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After D-Day: The Fight Out Of Normandy
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Jun 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Few days hold such a strong position in history as D-Day. However, as David O'Keefe tells us in this episode, 6 June 1944 was followed by 76 days of continued advances into Normandy. Hear about the position of the Allies after D-Day, and how they proceeded into France and towards victory. David is a leading military historian. He has released a new book, Seven Days in Hell, about the Canadian Black Watch’s heroic fight for survival at Verrières Ridge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jun 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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