Angus school friends’ emotional liberation tour of Europe
Two former childhood friends whose interest in history was nurtured at an Angus secondary have embarked on a personal pilgrimage across Europe.
Normandy
Dundee D-Day veteran dies days before 75th anniversary of historic invasion
A Dundee D-Day veteran has died just days before the 75th anniversary of the historic Second World War invasion.
Scotland marks 75th anniversary of D-Day landings
A lone piper has played on a Normandy beach as part of commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and paying tribute to those who paid the “ultimate sacrifice”.
Emotional tributes to fallen heroes at services to mark D-Day anniversary
The courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the heroic D-Day landings 75 years ago has been honoured in moving ceremonies on both sides of the Channel.
Emotional tributes to fallen heroes at services to mark D-Day anniversary
The courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the D-Day landings 75 years ago has been honoured in moving ceremonies on both sides of the Channel.
Secret army of women played key role in success of D-Day
The detailed planning for D-Day was not just focused on the invasion of northern Europe – Britain was also braced for Hitler to immediately strike back.
Pegasus Bridge: Ceremony marks first key battle of D-Day 75 years on
Serving soldiers paid tribute to the heroic efforts of their Second World War brothers in arms at a ceremony marking the first key battle of D-Day.
Nicola Sturgeon ‘honoured’ to represent Scotland at D-Day memorial events
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is honoured to represent the people of Scotland as she attends events in France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
There was nobody brave that day – D-Day veteran remembers storming the beaches
Gripped by fear as deafening bombs exploded and bullets tore past him, killing comrades left and right, Royal Marine Commando George Simms was one of the first on the beaches on D-Day.
D-Day veterans to parachute into Normandy once more
Two fearless D-Day veterans in their nineties are to parachute into Normandy 75 years after they first landed there.