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D-Day: The Tide Turns
5. Crash Landing
Jun 26, 2024
The podcast dives into the thrilling experiences of airborne troops landing in France at night, with gliders crash-landing behind enemy lines. Stories include a paratrooper landing on a church steeple and the first British casualty at Pegasus Bridge. The chapter descriptions detail daring glider and paratrooper missions on D-Day, showcasing the courage and challenges faced by the Allied forces.
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- Pathfinders set up lights for paratroopers, kickstarting D-Day success.
- Paratroopers show bravery in adapting to chaos and unexpected conditions.
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The Pathfinders' Critical Role in Operation Overlord
The Pathfinders, including Captain Frank Lilliman, are tasked with covertly parachuting into France to set up lights and radar beacons for subsequent paratroopers. The mission kicks off D-Day, paving the way for Allied forces by ensuring the invasion's success.
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