D-Day: The Land Invasion
Dan Snow's History Hit
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Intense Bombardment and Chaos on D-Day Beaches
The chapter vividly recounts the intense naval bombardment and chaos faced by infantry on Omaha Beach during the D-Day landings. From reflections of soldiers amidst the noise and continuous shooting to the unique challenges of the well-defended beach, the account captures the harrowing environment. It also highlights key events like the British assault on the German strong point at Sword Beach and the critical demolition efforts on Easy Red beach by Ensign Lawrence Kannowski.
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