The British East Yorkshire Regiment land at Queen Red Sector, Sword Beach in Normandy, France, on D-Day, June 6, 1944.



East Yorkshire Regiment landing

Carriers, motorcycles and other transport prepare to cross the River Souleuvre in their advance towards the town of Vire, Normandy, France; about 20 miles SW from Caen; 2 August 1944.

Normandy campaigne

British troops of the 1st Worcestershire Regiment, 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division, crossing the Seine river at the town of Vernon, France, west of Caen, late August, 1944. - Due to the enormous success of Operation Overlord, many of the troops had to move on foot, as transport vehicles were in dire need of repair. 
