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L. J. Evans / AFPU - F-Day: Royal Marine Commandos attached to 3rd Division move inland from Sword Beach on the Normandy coast, 6 June 1944

Royal Marine Commandos attached to 3rd Division move inland from Sword Beach on the Normandy coast, 6 June 1944.

Commandos of No. 4 Commando, 1st Special Service Brigade, move inland from Queen Red beach, Sword area, 6 June 1944. The man in the centre of the picture, with Thompson SMG, is believed to be Sgt Douglas Raymond Miles MM. A Churchill AVRE, equipped with a small box girder bridge, can be seen in the background.


This photograph B 5071 is the collections of the Imperial War Museums

A powerful visual, historical, and symbolic document from one of the most decisive moments of the 20th century.

A True War Image: Authentic and Symbolic
Unlike staged or propaganda imagery, this photograph conveys the authenticity of combat. There are no posed figures — only movement, tension, and courage. The physical presence of the soldiers, combined with the immediacy of the shot, gives the image undeniable documentary power.

Given its size, tone, and style, the print was likely developed during or shortly after the war, possibly as a military correspondence photo or press archive material. Though the author is unknown, the image stands as a powerful anonymous witness to one of the most pivotal military operations in history.

Photograph details:
Subject: Normandy Landings (D-Day) 

Date: 06.06.1944

Photographer: Evans, L J, No. 5 Army Film and Photo Section, Army Film and Photographic Unit

Format: Original print, 18 x 24 cm

Technique: Vintage photographic paper (black and white)

Condition good: There are some pen marks in the photo - see all photos

Highly Valuable Historical Collectible

Authentic image of the Normandy Landing.
A direct visual record of one of the most iconic moments of WWII.
Rare in this format and with such clarity.
Ideal for collectors of military history, war photography, World War II memorabilia, or historical archives.
Also suitable for museums, research institutions, or thematic exhibitions.

A direct window into history. This original D-Day photograph doesn’t just show soldiers landing on the French coast — it captures bravery, sacrifice, and the true scale of a war that changed the world. A rare and deeply moving historical piece.

Ideal for:

World War II collectors

Historical archives or museums

Lovers of diplomatic and military history

A piece steeped in symbolism that represents the birth of an alliance that would change the course of history.

Gelatin-silver print - Press Agency/Newspaper Stamp

L. J. Evans / AFPU - D-Day: Royal Marine commandos moving off the Normandy Beaches during the advance inland from "Sword"

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