'Heroism of those who landed on Normandy's beaches was a beacon of light for the world'

Daily Express|April 02, 2024

RISHI Sunak has hailed D-Day lionhearts as heroes who brought the world into the light ahead of the invasion's 80th anniversary.

- Giles Sheldrick

'Heroism of those who landed on Normandy's beaches was a beacon of light for the world'

He will stand with global leaders on the beaches of Normandy in June to honour the 156,000 who stormed France to liberate Europe from the Nazis.

The King, Prince William, US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau are set to attend.

The PM, below, described Allied soldiers' selfless sacrifice as the "light of peace brought out from the misery of darkness from which many unfortunately did not return".

Brave

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