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D-Day landmarks listed for 75th anniversary | D-Day landmarks listed for 75th anniversary |
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World War Two landmarks will be protected by the government to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. | World War Two landmarks will be protected by the government to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. |
Six replica landing craft, nine sunken tanks, two armoured bulldozers and parts of Mulberry harbours in Dorset, Devon and West Sussex will be listed. | Six replica landing craft, nine sunken tanks, two armoured bulldozers and parts of Mulberry harbours in Dorset, Devon and West Sussex will be listed. |
D-Day, which took place on 6 June 1944, was the largest combined land, air and naval operation in history. | D-Day, which took place on 6 June 1944, was the largest combined land, air and naval operation in history. |
Historic England said it was vital to protect the structures "as a memorial for future generations". | Historic England said it was vital to protect the structures "as a memorial for future generations". |
"As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, it is right that we continue to honour the memory of those who fought for peace in one of the decisive moments of the Second World War," Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright said. | "As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, it is right that we continue to honour the memory of those who fought for peace in one of the decisive moments of the Second World War," Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright said. |
"It is also right to recognise the engineering and ingenuity that enabled that offensive. | "It is also right to recognise the engineering and ingenuity that enabled that offensive. |
"By listing the landing crafts, tanks, bulldozers and floating harbours we can ensure that future generations can learn about this important moment in our history." | "By listing the landing crafts, tanks, bulldozers and floating harbours we can ensure that future generations can learn about this important moment in our history." |
"Evidence of D-Day planning, rehearsal and the actual operation is all around us, on our coastline and in our waters, helping to tell the D-Day story," said Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England. | "Evidence of D-Day planning, rehearsal and the actual operation is all around us, on our coastline and in our waters, helping to tell the D-Day story," said Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England. |
"These tanks, armoured bulldozers, Mulberry harbour components and concrete training landing craft are important as a witness to the great engineering achievements and logistical preparations around England's coast for the largest amphibious invasion ever undertaken. | "These tanks, armoured bulldozers, Mulberry harbour components and concrete training landing craft are important as a witness to the great engineering achievements and logistical preparations around England's coast for the largest amphibious invasion ever undertaken. |
"It is vital that we protect them as a memorial for future generations." | "It is vital that we protect them as a memorial for future generations." |
More than 150,000 soldiers from the UK, US, Canada and France landed on the beaches of Normandy. | More than 150,000 soldiers from the UK, US, Canada and France landed on the beaches of Normandy. |
The many rehearsals and training exercises carried out along the coastline of Devon and Dorset, together with the engineering achievements of the Mulberry harbours, contributed to the success of the D-Day landings. | The many rehearsals and training exercises carried out along the coastline of Devon and Dorset, together with the engineering achievements of the Mulberry harbours, contributed to the success of the D-Day landings. |
Six replica landing craft installations made of concrete and used for training US troops at Braunton Burrows in Devon are now listed. | Six replica landing craft installations made of concrete and used for training US troops at Braunton Burrows in Devon are now listed. |
Seven Valentine tanks that sank in Poole Bay in Dorset shortly after driving off their landing craft, killing six crewmen, are also protected. | Seven Valentine tanks that sank in Poole Bay in Dorset shortly after driving off their landing craft, killing six crewmen, are also protected. |
Also listed are a landing craft, two Centaur cruiser tanks, two armoured bulldozers, a 4X4 vehicle and a jeep that sunk off the coast of Selsey Bill in West Sussex. | Also listed are a landing craft, two Centaur cruiser tanks, two armoured bulldozers, a 4X4 vehicle and a jeep that sunk off the coast of Selsey Bill in West Sussex. |
Parts of an old Mulberry harbour off the coast Pagham in West Sussex will also be saved. | Parts of an old Mulberry harbour off the coast Pagham in West Sussex will also be saved. |
The majority of the newly protected structures have been identified by military enthusiasts, the Friends of the Assault Training Center. | The majority of the newly protected structures have been identified by military enthusiasts, the Friends of the Assault Training Center. |
They will be working with Historic England, North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Christie Estates to conserve and manage them after the anniversary. | They will be working with Historic England, North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Christie Estates to conserve and manage them after the anniversary. |
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