History Extra podcast
D-Day: Land
Jun 5, 2024
Bestselling author and historian, Giles Milton, discusses the ground campaign on D-Day, exploring the experiences of British commandos and German tank commanders. The podcast delves into the aftermath of D-Day, challenges faced by Allied troops, camaraderie among soldiers, emotional experiences of soldiers during the invasion, and the human cost of D-Day.
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Quick takeaways
- Allied troops faced tough challenges navigating through heavily defended Atlantic Wall on Omaha Beach during D-Day.
- German response on D-Day hindered by mix of inexperienced young conscripts and lack of decisive leadership.
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Allied Troops' Preparation for D-Day
Allied troops, consisting of millions of American, Canadian, and British soldiers, had been meticulously training and preparing for the D-Day invasion since late 1943. General Eisenhower's appointment as the Supreme Commander in December 1943 marked a pivotal moment, leading to extensive training and the mass influx of troops into the UK by May 1944. By the time of the invasion, there were significant numbers of well-trained troops ready for the operation.
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