D-day - British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944 A French civilian greets British troops in La Brèche d'Hermanville, 6 June 1944. The three CMP (Corps of Military Police) despatch riders are from No. 5 or 6 Beach Group (note formation sign of a red anchor on a pale blue background), attached to 3rd Division.

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