D-Day: The Tide Turns
1944. Europe is in the grip of the Nazi war machine. But on the shores of Great Britain, thousands of men and women are planning the great fightback. On the beaches, in the skies, out at sea and behind enemy lines... What will it take to turn the tide of the war?In commemoration of the 80th anniversary, D-Day: The Tide Turns follows the real people involved in the Normandy Landings.Hosted by Paul McGann. New episodes Thursdays.Available for free wherever you get your podcasts or at noiser.comSelected as one of Apple Podcasts Favourites of 2024.For ad-free listening, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptionsProduced by Duncan Barrett and Miriam Baines. Audio by George Tapp, Cian Ryan-Morgan, Thomas Pink and Dorry Macaulay. Music by Dorry Macaulay and Oliver Baines.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 51min
3. Behind Enemy Lines
The podcast explores the brave actions of French Resistance members gathering intelligence, sabotaging German targets, and facing brutal reprisals. It highlights the crucial role they played in disrupting the Nazis and boosting morale during the chaotic aftermath of D-Day.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 35min
2. An Imperfect Storm
The podcast explores the crucial role of accurate weather forecasting in the D-Day invasion plans, with a focus on the tension between forecasting teams, the challenges of weather data collection, and the intense decision-making process leading up to the pivotal moment of predicting a storm on the Normandy coast.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 57min
1. The Spy Who Fooled Hitler
British commandos carry out daring intelligence mission near Nazi-occupied France. Allies deceive Hitler with fake tanks, planes, and army. Eccentric double agent sends critical secret message. Exploring preparations, challenges, and impact of D-Day. Recruitment of over a hundred German spies as double agents. Crafting elaborate web of deception to mislead the Germans during World War II.
May 31, 2024 • 5min
TEASER: The Crossword Conundrum
A Surrey headmaster Leonard Dawe receives a visit from MI5. Has this mild-mannered teacher just leaked the top-secret plans for the largest seaborne invasion in history... in a cryptic crossword? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 31, 2024 • 1min
D-Day: The Tide Turns - Trailer
The new show from multi-award-winning podcasters, Noiser. Narrated by Paul McGann.Launching June 6th 2024.For ad-free listening, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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