In the 1940s, parts of the D-day landings were planned there.

She saw action all over the world, including taking part in the D-Day landings.

He took part in the D-Day landings and died three days later.

'You make it sound like the D-day landing!' she laughed.

He saw action during the D-Day landings and was wounded twice.

Of the 2056 troops who participated in the D-Day landings, only 995 returned.

Thus the D-Day landings were to be the most highly planned operations in military history.

Canadian troops also spent time there in the build up to the D-Day landings.

They were also used during the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944.

Troops trained for the D-Day landing on the neighboring cliffs.