In 2018, Britain’s Got Talent was captivated by the WW2-era tunes performed by The D-Day Darlings.

An audition for BGT 2018 was secured by the D-Day Darlings. Do you know what the “D” in “D-Day” stands for? Its meaning is “Day”—which is quite strange. It was Tuesday, June 6, 1944, the day that the Allies’ troops disembarked on the beaches of Normandy, France. The operation to free France and Western Europe from the armies of Nazi Germany began with the greatest naval invasion ever. The early phases of the operation were not successful, even with months of preparation and air assistance.

According to Wikipedia, between 4,000 and 9, 000 Germans died on D-Day. At least 10,000 Allied casualties were recorded, with 4,414 verified deaths. Katie Ashby wasn’t trying to bring up the horrors of war when she established the D-Day Darlings in 2008. She aspired instead to pay tribute to the unwavering determination of the British people during WWII. Dame Vera Lynn and other wartime singers brought hope and comfort to both the troops and those at home; she was conjuring memories of them. Take a look:

Prior to the judges’ remarks, the footage ends. Finally, Alesha Dixon said, “It’s important that we remember these people and you’re doing it brilliantly.” The band were “ideal for the Royal Family,” according to Amanda Holden. The words “beautiful” came from Simon Cowell. It was elegant and moving. According to the BGT Wiki, the D-Day Darlings were considered heavy favorites to take home the trophy following their audition. Watching D-Day Darling perform in the semi-finals is a must if you enjoyed their audition.

To begin, let’s get some additional context about the team. After receiving such a favorable reception to their debut performances, the nine-member choir quickly expanded from a trio to its current size. Prior to their time with BGT, D-Day Darlings rocked venues like the Royal Hospital Chelsea, The Black Country Museum, and the Imperial War Museum. They also appeared at Royal British Legion Festivals of Remembrance. They could also be hired for parties and events with a 1940s theme. The total amount raised for the British Legion was forty thousand pounds.