The spearhead of the invasion

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Hours before the assault on Normandy’s beaches got under way,

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BBC History Magazine

In 1945, the Allies were ready with a daring amphibious operation to liberate Jersey and Guernsey by force

ORTONA, ITALY 20-27 DECEMBER 1943

From rapidly evolving roles to new technologies, historian and airpower expert John Curatola discusses how fighter planes shaped the Second World War

Our pick of the latest military history books

Saff spends two days riding around the Normandy coast relishing the freedom to do so

This Parachute Regiment teenager lost his closest friend charging an Argentine machine gun post during the Falklands War

In 1945, the Allies were ready with a daring amphibious operation to liberate Jersey and Guernsey by force

ORTONA, ITALY 20-27 DECEMBER 1943

From rapidly evolving roles to new technologies, historian and airpower expert John Curatola discusses how fighter planes shaped the Second World War

Our pick of the latest military history books

Saff spends two days riding around the Normandy coast relishing the freedom to do so

This Parachute Regiment teenager lost his closest friend charging an Argentine machine gun post during the Falklands War