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Ranville War Cemetery

d. 1945

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Photograph at the Ranville War Cemetery war grave

Ranville War Cemetery stands as a poignant reminder of the immense undertaking that was the Normandy landings. On 6 June 1944, Allied forces embarked on Operation Neptune, the largest seaborne invasion ever recorded. This pivotal event marked the beginning of France's liberation and the wider campaign that would ultimately lead to Allied success in Western Europe during the Second World War.

The path to this momentous day involved detailed planning throughout 1943 and a complex deception operation designed to mislead German defences. The actual landings commenced with airborne assaults after midnight, followed by amphibious landings on the French coast. Ranville War Cemetery honours those who participated in this historic operation and whose sacrifices helped shape the course of the war, ensuring their memory endures.

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Photograph of Ranville War Cemetery

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