Operation Overlord, otherwise known as D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history, was a turning point in World War II. Logan Scott-Bowden was a Royal Engineer officer during World War II, who took part in reconnaissance of the beeches in the lead up to D-Day as a COPP (Combined Operations Pilotage Parties). Join military historian Saul David and Dan Snow on History Hit in ‘ D-Day Secrets - Excavating the Archives’ to find out more. | History Hit

Authentic footage from the D-Day landings and following days in June 1944. #dday #NormandyTrip #WW2History #NormandyInvasion #DdayAnniversary #WW2Travel #NormandyBeaches #DdayLandings #WW2Normandy #NormandyTour #DdayMemorial #WW2Sites #NormandyHistory #Dday75 #WW2Traveler #NormandyBattlefields #DdayTour #WW2Remembrance #NormandyExperience #DdayHistory #omahabeach #dday79 #britishhero #britishveteran #WWIIBritishArmy #BandofBrothers #N4OH #walkamongheroes #greatestgeneration #dday80 | Walk Among

Powerful images of the D-Day landings have resurfaced 80 years after they were taken by American cameramen on Omaha Beach and Utah Beach. French documentarian Dominique Forget rediscovered the forgotten footage and, alongside the cameramen’s ancestors, now wants to preserve and honour their memory. The footage, taken on 6 June 1944, gives a unique insight into how the landings played out. #AFP 🎥Carmen CUESTA-ROCA RICHARD TAYLOR COLLECTION / US NATIONAL ARCHIVES JACK LIEB COLLECTION / US NATIONA