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D-Day

Explore pages related to the history and anniversaries of D-Day, 6 June 1944.
REME History: D-Day Heroes

REME History: D-Day Heroes

The stories of REME soldiers awarded Military Medals for actions on D-Day Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2024

Updated: 27th January, 2025

REME History: Major Buckby

REME History: Major Buckby

The story of Major Len Buckby MC and his contribution to D-Day Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2024

Updated: 5th June, 2026

REME History: 6 Airborne Division Workshop

REME History: 6 Airborne Division Workshop

The role of this airborne workshop in Normandy, June 1944 Read more

Published: 10th June, 2024

Updated: 21st October, 2024

Remembering: The D-Day Soldiers

Remembering: The D-Day Soldiers

A tribute to the REME soldiers who fell on 6 June 1944 Read more

Published: 6th June, 2024

Updated: 27th January, 2025

Museum launches online D-Day campaign

Museum launches online D-Day campaign

Follow REME from Normandy across North West Europe, from D-Day to VE Day Read more

Published: 5th June, 2024

Updated: 5th June, 2026

Author: Lucy Brown

Comments: 1

Collections in Focus: D-Day Decorations

Collections in Focus: D-Day Decorations

The honours awarded for fighting for the freedom of north-west Europe, 1944-45 Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2024

Updated: 25th September, 2024

Special Devices: DD Tanks

Special Devices: DD Tanks

Developing tanks to move through water without compromising capability Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2024

Updated: 2nd June, 2026

Special Devices: The Crab

Special Devices: The Crab

The ultimate version of the flail tank Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2023

Updated: 2nd June, 2026

Remembering: D-Day and Beyond

Remembering: D-Day and Beyond

A trip to Normandy and our archives reveal the sacrifices of soldiers Read more

Published: 19th June, 2023

Updated: 27th January, 2025

Comments: 3

Collections in Focus: Waterproofing

Collections in Focus: Waterproofing

A recent acquisition reveals the history of vehicle waterproofing in REME Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2022

Updated: 26th June, 2025

Comments: 1

Collections in Focus: Sherman BARV

Collections in Focus: Sherman BARV

How one of our oldest vehicles was key to Allied success on D-Day Read more

Published: 6th August, 2020

Updated: 17th September, 2024

Comments: 3

Collections in Focus: D-Day Drawing

Collections in Focus: D-Day Drawing

REME on D-Day through the eyes of a young artist Read more

Published: 11th June, 2020

Updated: 22nd April, 2024

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Published: 13th November, 2019

Updated: 3rd September, 2024

Author: Assistant Curator

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