61 fascinating D-Day photos showing what the historic landings were really like

It was the largest seaborne invasion in history.
By Deborah Croker
Published 21st Mar 2019, 18:23 BST
Updated 21st Mar 2019, 18:31 BST
Infantry off to France, departing from South Parade Pier.Infantry off to France, departing from South Parade Pier.
Infantry off to France, departing from South Parade Pier.

Here are 61 stunning photos showing what the Normandy landings on D-Day were really like. The photos, from The News’ archives, were taken during the Allied invasion in World War Two.