Rediscovered World War II Diary Reveals Chinese Officer's Eyewitness Account of D-Day Invasion

Oct 16, 2025 09:40 pm CST

A recently discovered diary written by Chinese naval officer Lam Ping-yu provides a rare firsthand account of the D-Day invasion from aboard the Royal Navy battleship HMS Ramillies. Found in an abandoned Hong Kong apartment, this meticulous 80-page journal documents the Chinese contingent's participation in one of WWII's most significant operations, including Lam's narrow escape from torpedo attacks. The diary illuminates an often-overlooked aspect of the multinational effort that defeated Nazi Germany and preserves crucial historical testimony as Normandy veterans gradually disappear.