D-Day: The Tide Turns 9. Katastrophe
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Jul 24, 2024 Explore the chaos of D-Day from the German perspective with Field Marshal Rommel celebrating his wife's birthday far from Normandy. Witness Hitler's slumber amidst the Allies' arrival and the scramble of Nazi leaders to wake him. Delve into the contrasting strategies of Rommel and von Rundstedt, the challenges of coordinating with Hitler, and the German response to radar intelligence during the invasion.
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Rommel's Absence
- Field Marshal Rommel, despite being in charge of the Normandy defenses, was 500 miles away celebrating his wife's birthday.
- He received a call about Allied activity but dismissed it, highlighting a critical lapse in German preparedness.
Hitler Asleep
- While the invasion commenced, Hitler was asleep at the Berghof, his Bavarian retreat.
- His staff were instructed not to wake him, resulting in crucial delays in the German response.
Panzer Disagreement
- Rommel and von Rundstedt, key German commanders, disagreed on Panzer deployment.
- Hitler's compromise of partially deploying them satisfied neither, hindering an effective defense.