Canadians and the Normandy Landing National Historic Event
Bernières-sur-Mer
Canadians and the Normandy Landing
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Address :
Bernières-sur-Mer
Recognition Statute:
Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date:
1999-05-04
Other Name(s):
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Canadians and the Normandy Landing
(Designation Name)
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(Special Name (in French))
Importance:
Successful capture of Juno Beach by Canadian sailors, soldiers and airmen during World War II
Plaque(s)
Existing plaque: Bernières-sur-Mer
On D-Day, 6 June 1944, Canadian sailors, soldiers and airmen won the fight for Juno Beach. Their victory and sacrifice helped secure the Allied bridgehead in Normandy, and ultimately led to the liberation of northwestern Europe.