Author: Liam Dale
Series: The History Journals
Narrator: Liam Dale
Unabridged: 0 hr 49 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway
Published: 12/05/2023
Interested in World War II but short on time for lengthy audiobooks? Let The History Journals be your guide on an hourly history tour. In this edition, uncover the true story of D-Day, the Normandy Invasion.
On June 6, 1944, D-Day marked the beginning of the end of World War II. Codenamed "Operation Overlord," it caught the German Army off guard as Allied soldiers from around the world stormed the beaches. Despite treacherous weather and stormy seas, the Allies' courageous initiative led to the liberation of France and the march toward victory.
Discover remarkable stories of courage, from Pegasus Bridge to the warm welcome by liberated French citizens, the brave rangers at Pointe du Hoc, the fierce battle for "Omaha" beach, and the extraordinary Piper Bill Millin. This combined offensive saw Allied servicemen from across the globe becoming comrades in arms, forming an unforgettable chapter in history.
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The veteran tells his grandson about his World War II experiences, without pathos, but with gripping, brutal honesty.SynopsisThe rulers’ mistakes are paid for with the blood of the people. This is shown in history both recent and ancient, time...
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The Second World War was one of the most traumatic events in human history. Across the world, existing conflicts became connected, entangling nations in a vast web of violence. It was fought on land, sea, and air, touching every inhabited continent....