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On 6 June this year the United Kingdom, along with its friends and allies, will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The London skyline echoed to the sound of gunfire today, 70 years since the signal was given to launch the Allied invasion of Europe.
Prime Minister David Cameron commemorated D-Day with Her Majesty The Queen, veterans and other world leaders in Normandy.
Military personnel have supported veterans commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
David Cameron has written an article for the French newspaper Ouest-France to mark the D-Day 70th anniversary commemorations.
The Ministry of Defence has announced its involvement in the Normandy landings 70th anniversary commemorations.
D-Day veterans are being asked to contact the Royal British Legion to gain access to D-Day 70th anniversary events in June.
Includes updated details on accreditation and funding for D-Day 70 commemorations in France on 6 June 2014 for veterans, family members and those accompanying them.
Information about events across the UK and in France to mark D-Day 70.
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