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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About D-Day
Jul 3, 2019
Renowned historian Professor Peter Caddick-Adams shares extraordinary D-Day stories, including diverse nation involvement, British armored vehicles at American beaches, and the journey of an American paratrooper. Insights on senior officers' deaths, German Army composition, Russian soldiers' struggles, Canadian heroics, and the impact of alcohol on British morale are also explored.
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Quick takeaways
- Professor Caddick Adams uncovered new D-Day details challenging existing knowledge.
- Cornelius Ryan's research and dedication shaped storytelling of D-Day with 'The Longest Day'.
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Unearthing New Insights on D-Day
Professor Peter Caddick Adams, in his magnum opus on D-Day, uncovered so much new information that he never progressed beyond the first 24 hours of the invasion. His extensive research revealed previously unknown details about the events of D-Day, challenging even his own existing knowledge.
