SS032A - The Battle Group Part 3 Normandy D-Day Australian infantrymen served with distinction

Australian infantrymen served with distinction across some of the most demanding battlefields of the conflict

defending a fortified position

Domestic symbolism (cat as protector and status symbol)

and distinctive shield design make it a striking addition to late Roman and Byzantine collections

defensive earthworks

SS032A - The Battle Group Part 3 Normandy D-Day Australian infantrymen served with distinctionSS032A The Battle Group Part 3 Normandy The Normandy Campaign of 1944 remains one of the most studied military operations in history. Following the Allied landings on 6 June, German forces fought a determined defensive battle across the difficult terrain of northern France. The famous hedgerows, narrow lanes, and scattered villages created a battlefield where small unit tactics, careful movement, and close cooperation between soldiers became