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227 - D-Day: Sword Beach

The WW2 Podcast

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Defensive Flaws at Sword Beach

This chapter analyzes the vulnerabilities of the 716 Infantry Division during the D-Day assault at Sword Beach, detailing their insufficient numbers and limited structural capabilities. It also explores the strategic rationale for selecting Sword Beach for the invasion, considering geographic and logistical factors that influenced the Allies' plans.

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