D-Day 75: Portsmouth landmarks and the roles they played in D-Day
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 31st May 2019, 12:58 GMT
Updated 31st May 2019, 13:14 GMT
PORTSMOUTH is preparing to be the focal point of the D-Day anniversary events.
And some of the city’s most famous landmarks played huge roles in the Normandy Landings. From treating troops to building the artificial harbours used to land on the beaches of France.
Portsmouth landmarks roles in D-Day
This hospital was another place where troops injured in Normandy were treated. Mostly it was used to treat burn cases and lightly wounded soldiers.
While you may use this station to catch a train, back during the build up to D-Day this was where allied troops boarded the ships to head to Normandy.
These barracks were used by the American troops in the run up to D-Day and housed the Engineer, Chemical, Ordnance, Postal and Bakery units.
Now a top shopping destination, during WW2 this was where HMS Vernon was based. It was the base for part of Force S and for the Motor Torpedo Boats, which protected the flanks during D-Day.
This building in Broad Street, Old Portsmouth, served as the Embarkation Area Headquarters for Portsmouth and it was wear they co-ordinated the loading of troops onto boats in the city for the landings.
