For 4 years Europe had been occupied by Axis Powers,
The allies pondered this problem for hours and hours,
Then came up with what they thought would be a solution,
But its execution required skill and great resolution.
They named this secret scheme Operation Overlord,
Freeing the French coast would be their reward.
They launched their campaign 6 June 1944,
Sent 3 million men, there may have been more,
Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword,
All sailed the Channel, sent their men overboard,
The D Day Landings in Normandy,
Was the biggest invasion in human history.
Caro Field Author 
I love this poem very much, thank you for marking this special day in our little islands history. It means a great deal to me, to our family. My great uncle was in the 9th Commando unit ( now the SAS) and was one of the first British troops on pegasus bridge. He was 21. He was never ever the same when he came home, but our pride in his part in freeing Europe is as ever present now as it ever was.
Thank you darling. I’m sorry your grandfather suffered so badly… Xxxx
Sorry, great uncle… Xxx
Awesome. I am always amazed by D-Day. Thank you for remembering
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