D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in history (with Stuart Vanderkooi) | Ep 21

D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in history (with Stuart Vanderkooi) | Ep 21

On June 6, 1944, the Allied powers launched the largest amphibious invasion in history: the D-Day invasion of Normandy during World War II. Operation Overlord brought American, British, Canadian, and Allied troops to the beaches of France in a massive effort to break Nazi Germany’s control of Europe.


In this episode, West Point instructor Stuart Vanderkooi explores the planning, airborne assaults, beach landings, Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, the role of paratroopers, German defenses, and the incredible sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought on D-Day. Learn how the Normandy invasion changed the course of World War II and paved the way for the liberation of Western Europe.

#DDay #WorldWar2 #Normandy #OperationOverlord #WWII #History #MilitaryHistory #OmahaBeach #UtahBeach #Documentary

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Admiral Spruance: The Quiet Mastermind Behind Victory in the Pacific (with Ryan Wadle) | Ep. 32

Admiral Spruance: The Quiet Mastermind Behind Victory in the Pacific (with Ryan Wadle) | Ep. 32

Admiral Raymond A. Spruance was one of the most important—and often underrated—American naval commanders of World War II. Best known for his decisive leadership at the Battle of Midway, Spruance helpe...

13 Syys 43min

The Battle of Kursk: The Largest Tank Battle in History (with Bill Nance) | Ep. 31

The Battle of Kursk: The Largest Tank Battle in History (with Bill Nance) | Ep. 31

The Battle of Kursk was the largest tank battle in history and a turning point on the Eastern Front of World War II. In July 1943, Hitler launched a desperate attempt to regain the initiative against ...

4 Syys 34min

Merrill's Marauders: Elite jungle fighters of WWII (with Stephen Bell) | Ep 30

Merrill's Marauders: Elite jungle fighters of WWII (with Stephen Bell) | Ep 30

Merrill's Marauders were one of the most extraordinary and battle-hardened units of World War II. Officially known as the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), these American volunteers fought deep beh...

26 Elo 43min

Field Marshal Rommel: the Desert Fox (with Kris Thompson) | Ep 29

Field Marshal Rommel: the Desert Fox (with Kris Thompson) | Ep 29

Erwin Rommel remains one of the most fascinating and controversial commanders of the Second World War. Known as the "Desert Fox," Rommel earned worldwide fame for his bold leadership of the Afrika Kor...

17 Elo 42min

Admiral Dönitz: the Wolf Pack Admiral and Germany’s Undersea War (with special guest Nathaniel Marshell) | Ep 28

Admiral Dönitz: the Wolf Pack Admiral and Germany’s Undersea War (with special guest Nathaniel Marshell) | Ep 28

Karl Dönitz was one of the most influential naval commanders of WWII and the architect of Germany's devastating U-boat campaign in the Atlantic. In this episode, special guest Nathaniel Marshell will ...

8 Elo 44min

General "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell, America's bulldog in China (with Quin Cho) | Ep 27

General "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell, America's bulldog in China (with Quin Cho) | Ep 27

General Joseph "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell was one of the most controversial and outspoken American commanders of World War II. Known for his blunt personality, relentless determination, and fierce critici...

30 Heinä 36min

General Mark Clark: liberator of Rome (with Bill Nance) | Ep 26

General Mark Clark: liberator of Rome (with Bill Nance) | Ep 26

General Mark Clark was one of America's most controversial and accomplished commanders of the Second World War. Rising through the ranks to become the youngest four-star general in the U.S. Army durin...

21 Heinä 43min

Battle of Midway, Part II: Japan's carriers destroyed (with Trent Hone & Jon Parshall) | Ep 25

Battle of Midway, Part II: Japan's carriers destroyed (with Trent Hone & Jon Parshall) | Ep 25

The Battle of Midway reaches its dramatic conclusion as the Imperial Japanese Navy suffers one of the most devastating defeats in its history. In Part 2, we examine the destruction of Japan's carrier ...

12 Heinä 36min

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