70 years ago today a military operation began which irrevocably altered the world.
The Allied powers, forced out of mainland Europe by Hitler and his Axis counterparts, attacked beaches in northern France to obtain a toe-hold to battle the Nazis.
The battle for the beaches and subsequent fields and towns of Normandy cost thousands of lives as Britain, the USA, Canada and other powers sought to throw back the foul spectre of the Fuhrer and his regime.
Today we remember the brave men who lost their lives fighting for our future freedoms.
D-Day 70th anniversary: How the Examiner reported the Normandy landings in 1944 - click here
D-Day 70th Anniversary: The battle rages on in Normandy, the Examiner reports - click here
D-Day 70th Anniversary: Former Huddersfield teacher Gordon Cottrill remembers D-Day mission in Lancaster bomber - click here
D-Day 70th Anniversary: Thousands plan pilgrimage to D-Day beaches - click here
D-Day 70th Anniversary: Veteran Colin Carter recalls Juno Beach landing as Allies fought for Europe - click here
D-Day 70th Anniversary: World leaders pay tributes to D-Day soldiers - click here
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