MailOnline took to the streets to quiz Gen Z on the anniversary of the Normandy landings to see just how much they know about the Allied invasion of France .
Alongside the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk, D-Day holds a shrine in British history as a moment where the country's heroism came head to head with the Nazi regime.
Some admitted they 'didn't really listen' as their grandparents tried to tell them about their history and others said they had 'no idea' what the moniker meant. One even believed it stood for Doomsday. Read More How D-Day unfolded, hour by hour: On the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, MailOnline's scintillating visualisations recount the daring mission to liberate Nazi-occupied Europe in forensic detail But others did their country proud - as they launched into forensic detail and answered a series of questions designed to test their awareness to its limits.
Emily Painting, 25, who works for the Civil Service, added: 'I actually don't know. I have no clue.' When asked when it had taken place, she continued: 'I don't know... 1970?' In Newcastle youngsters questioned by MailOnline were more successful, with one group of four being able to talk fluently about D Day as they walked back from their food shop.
Noah Gleadow, Joanna Ingham, Lily Smith and Katie George, who were all 19, were able to describe what the historic day was, where it had happened and even name two of the four beaches In Brighton, an hour along the south coast from where King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales yesterday met veterans, Gen Zers did not seem any more clued up.
In London, Karis, left, told D-Day veterans: 'Thank you you so much for everything you have done for us'
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