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D-Day: The Land Invasion

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Chaos and Challenges on D-Day Beaches

This chapter explores the chaotic conditions faced by troops landing at Omaha Beach and the challenges of securing Pegasus Bridge. It highlights the intense fighting as soldiers navigate beach obstacles and engage with German defenses, with a focus on the heroic efforts of Major Howard and the Rangers. The narrative also delves into the delay and confusion in deploying German forces to counter the Allied landing, showcasing the fierce battle dynamics of D-Day.

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