WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk 150. D-Day Special
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Jun 6, 2020 June 6th marks a monumental moment in history, and the hosts dive deep into the significance of D-Day. They celebrate the crucial role of the Royal Navy and the strategic complexities it entailed. With insights into the leadership styles of key military figures, the discussion uncovers the balancing act of motivation and communication. Engaging stories from airborne soldiers add humor and a personal touch while highlighting their valor in the face of adversity. Lessons from this pivotal operation resonate beyond the battlefield, connecting past ambitions to contemporary challenges.
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Royal Navy's Dominance in D-Day
- The Royal Navy was responsible for 892 out of 1,213 warships for D-Day, dominating the naval effort.
- The German, Soviet, and Japanese forces lacked the same level of integrated air, land, and sea coordination as the Western Allies.
Complexity of Minesweeping on D-Day
- Clearing mines ahead of the invasion was a hugely complex, precise task involving 255 minesweepers.
- The operation was 100% successful and is one of the least appreciated feats of D-Day.
Exquisite Naval Gunnery Skill
- Naval gunnery was supremely precise, exemplified by HMS Ajax taking out a German coastal gun from six miles away.
- Such accuracy without GPS or laser tracking reflects the Royal Navy's exceptional skills and training.
