D Day – 80th Anniversary – 6 June 2024

The 6th of June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces mounted the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever witnessed.

The Royal British Legion recognises those involved.
Their website explains the background, preparation, problems encountered and the result of D-Day.

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/stories/ten-things-you-might-not-know-about-d-day

Lord of the nations,
we honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who served.
Grant us similar courage to recognise and restrain evil in our own day,
and may those who lead the nations of the world
work together to defend human liberty,
that we may live peaceably one with another.
This we ask in the name of the Prince of Peace,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.                                                        [Written for the 75 Anniversary]

Almighty God,
in you alone we find safety and peace.
We commend to your gracious keeping
all the men and women who serve in the Navy, the Army, or the Air Force,
who face danger and put their lives at risk so that others might live in safety.
Defend them day by day by your heavenly power;
and help them to know that they can never pass beyond the reach of your care.
Keep alive in them and in us your vision of that peace
which alone we must seek and serve;
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/topical-prayers/prayers-armed-forces