WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk D-Day: The Normandy Bridgehead (Episode 7)
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May 27, 2024 Unraveling the heroism and sacrifices post-D-Day in Normandy, with intense fighting by Allies vs. Nazis. Discussing challenges, advancements, and strategic brilliance during the pivotal Normandy campaign. Analyzing battles like Carpiquet, Allies' progress, and setbacks in preparation for major offensives in June 1944.
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John Bethel Fox on Keith Douglas
- John Bethel Fox recounts the death of his friend Keith Douglas shortly after D-Day.
- He details his efforts to care for the wounded amidst heavy mortar fire during the fighting.
Early Post D-Day Combat Intensity
- The initial days after D-Day involved intense and brutal fighting despite the invasion's early gains.
- Both Allied and German forces had to rapidly adapt to new combat conditions in Northwest Europe.
German Shock at Allied Build-Up
- Germans faced shock on witnessing Allied invasion scale and material power.
- Their attempts to contest the landings were hindered by underestimating Allied buildup and resources.