Dan Snow's History Hit

Historian Taylor Dow discusses the D-Day deception, focusing on General George S. Patton's fake army speech. They explore Operation Fortitude's tactics, including fake radio messages and the Scottish deception campaign. The episode highlights the success of Allied deception strategies before D-Day and Major John Howard's daring airborne mission on Pegasus Bridge.

Military historian Stephen Fischer joins Dan to discuss the dramatic first hours of D-Day, focusing on the assaults on Normandy Beaches. They detail the intense combat experiences faced by troops and the pivotal moments that defined this historic invasion.

Historian James Daly joins Dan Snow to discuss the crucial role of aircraft in the D-Day operation. They explore strategic bombing, reconnaissance missions, and the diverse array of aircraft involved. Detailed discussions on air invasion tactics, key locations in the invasion, and the pivotal role of air power in the success of D-Day.

Exploring the massive naval operations of D-Day with 7,000 ships and 195,000 sailors. Allied sailors were crucial for intelligence gathering, naval bombardment, and sinking German U-boats. Learn about the important role of naval battles, defensive strategies, and Mulberry harbors during the invasion.

Author Lucy Jane Santos discusses the history of uranium and its impact on Las Vegas. Topics include atomic bomb testing, the development of casinos, atomic tourism, and the multifaceted history of uranium.

Historian Emma Southon discusses Julius Caesar's scandalous sex life, his multiple wives, affairs with mistresses and male lovers, and his reputation as a great lover. The podcast delves into Caesar's conquests in the bedroom, his pursuit of power through relationships, and the impact of his romantic affairs on historical events.

Jared Ross Hardesty, a history professor, joins Dan to unravel the bloody mutiny on the ship Rising Sun, exposing smuggling and slavery in 18th-century colonial America. The story reveals enslaved individuals hiding on board during the rebellion, shedding light on the dark worlds of illicit trade and human exploitation.

June 6th marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and Dan Snow's History Hit is it by bringing you its biggest series yet. From now until May next year, we'll be marking the pivotal moments from D-Day to VE Day. This was the titanic struggle that saw the Allies advance from East and West to crush the Third Reich and hasten the end of the most terrible war in history. Join us as we take you through the Battle of Normandy and the liberation of France, the disaster of Operation Market Garden, the terrible fighting in the Ardennes as well as the gargantuan clashes on the Eastern Front. We'll also be marking the big anniversaries in the Pacific and Southeast Asian theatres as well. You can expect some epic storytelling from the best experts in the field. We're going to be hearing from Nick Hewitt, James Holland and Jonathan Dimbleby amongst many others. And, we'll also hear testimony from those who were there during those climactic final months of The Second World War.This is your definitive guide to World War II from D-Day to Berlin so make sure to follow Dan Snow's History Hit wherever you get your podcasts.

Dr. Elizabeth Norton discusses Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third queen, unveiling her agency and royal blood. They explore Jane's assertiveness in politics, her impact on religious institutions, and the tragic consequences of her pregnancy. The podcast delves into debunking myths and highlighting Jane Seymour's complex legacy.

Exploring the British Empire's opium trade with China, the resulting conflict in the form of the Opium Wars, British military success, transformation in legal status for foreigners in China, origins of the wars, geopolitical movements in the 19th century, and the looting of the Summer Palaces in China by British and French forces.