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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: British War Office, “Liberation Of Europe” Royal Navy Commandos running to get clear while obstacles are blow up Normandy France June 9th, 1944
British War Office, “Liberation Of Europe” Royal Navy Commandos running to get clear while obstacles are blow up Normandy France June 9th, 1944
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British War Office

“Liberation Of Europe” Royal Navy Commandos running to get clear while obstacles are blow up Normandy France June 9th, 1944
Original Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph
8 x 10 1/4 in
20.3 x 25.9 cm
PH12596
Crown Copyright
$ 1,500.00
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Among the first to land on the Normandy beaches were Royal Navy Commandos of the Landing Craft Obstacle Clearance Units running to get clear while obstacles are blown up at...
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Among the first to land on the Normandy beaches were Royal Navy Commandos of the Landing Craft Obstacle Clearance Units running to get clear while obstacles are blown up at La Riviere. High explosives and mines were attached to many of these obstructions.Some of the invasion ships can be seen on the horizon.

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