Not all landing craft carried troops. The Landing Craft, Support (Medium) was a small British-designed craft that could go close inshore and use its weapons to support troops landing on the beach. Object courtesy of The D-Day Story. #DDayIn80Objects
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This US Army-issue life preserver was issued to troops in case their landing craft was sunk or they landed in deep water. If worn incorrectly the outcome could be fatal. Read on to find out why. Object courtesy of the D-Day Story. #DDayIn80Objects
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Bertie, the ventriloquist’s dummy, was made by Captain Ted North who served in Normandy. Bertie's uniform resembles that of the British Army. His invented medals include a “Medal for Lying”! Object courtesy of The D-Day Story. #DDayIn80Objects theddaystory.com/d-day-in-80-ob…
So good to represent The Mary Rose and get the chance to attend The D-Day Story launch of their #DDayin80Objects #DDay80 at object number one the Landing Craft (LCT) 7074 with our friends The National Museum of the Royal Navy Imperial War Museums RAF Museum National D-Day Memorial National Army Museum Portsmouth Museum & Art Gallery
What a thrill to help launch #DDayin80objects today. It’s a great partnership of Imperial War Museums National Army Museum The National Museum of the Royal Navy RAF Museum Bletchley Park National D-Day Memorial Fort Nelson National WWII Museum bringing this historic event to life in objects from the day. Thank you all 👏👏 #LestWeForget #DDay80
What is the connection between gooseberries and D-Day? Click on the link to find out! Object courtesy of The D-Day Story. #DDayIn80Objects .
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Allied planners asked the public to send in holiday photos and postcards to identify possible places where troops could land on D-Day. The number they received exceeded all expectations! Read on to find out more. Object courtesy of Imperial War Museums #DDayIn80Objects
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The German Focke Wulf Fw 190 A-8, was an effective fighter aircraft that was used to defend Normandy. On D-Day the Luftwaffe flew only seventy missions compared to nearly 15,000 Allied aircraft sorties.
Object courtesy of RAF Museum
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🔎The D-Day Story is currently sharing #DDayIn80Objects to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings
⬇️Follow along for a fascinating insight into a defining moment in world history
📌And don't miss our exhibition 'World War Two: D-Day 80 Years On', running until 14th June
Airth was a medical officer on board Landing Ship, Tank 302 that was equipped for treating casualties on its return from France.
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Sometimes referred to as General Montgomery's “plan on a page”, this document outlines his vision of the key elements for seizing the beach at the start of D-Day.
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“Honour and Country, France Speaks to You”. This poster encouraged French people to join the Free French Forces.
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This poster shows that it was common knowledge that D-Day was going to happen. However, the location and date were closely guarded secrets.
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This small craft might not seem to pose a great risk to Allied ships. But German ‘Neger’ human torpedoes like this one posed a significant naval threat in the weeks after D-Day. Read more to discover why. Object courtesy of The National Museum of the Royal Navy #DDayIn80Objects
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Jerzy Kobryner wore this badge on his uniform during his service in Normandy. The 1st Polish Armoured Division was involved in some of the fiercest fighting towards the end of the Battle of Normandy.
Object courtesy of The D-Day Story.
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The first Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) personnel arrived in France only days after D-Day to entertain the troops in off-duty moments.
📸 Lorna Dean of ENSA in Normandy.
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Did you know welding required considerable training and skill to do effectively? This mask was worn by Edna Rushing when working for Higgins Industries in the New Orleans area. Object courtesy of National WWII Museum
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The Jeep was one of the best-known and most widely-used Allied vehicles of the Second World War. We do not know the exact history of this vehicle but read more to discover the clue to its past history. Object courtesy of The D-Day Story.
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It's exactly 80 days until the D-Day anniversary events, so we are delighted today to launch D-Day in 80 Objects.
Discover the items which tell the incredible D-Day stories The D-Day Story and on the museum's website: ow.ly/WprI50QVjWN
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