History of War

NORMANDY AND THE ‘SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP’

D-Day and the Battle of Normandy not only paved the way for the liberation of Western Europe but was also critical in deepening the ties between the United States and Great Britain. The Allied success in France and beyond would not have been possible without extensive Anglo-American collaboration and the legacy of that momentous military achievement continues to shape transatlantic relations.

Seventy-five years since the Battle of Normandy, the ‘Special Relationship’ remains a fundamental bilateral partnership. The Ambassador of the United States to the Court of St James is regarded as one of the most prestigious positions in the

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