D-Day and Liberation of France - Part 1: Before the Thunder

In the spring of 1944, Allied forces prepare for the largest amphibious invasion in history. Across southern England, British, American, and Canadian troops train in secrecy for Operation Overlord, while elaborate deception campaigns attempt to mislead German command about the true landing site.Along the Atlantic Wall, German defenses stretch from Norway to the Pyrenees, as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel races to fortify France’s coastline against an expected invasion. Meanwhile, the French Resistance sabotages railways and gathers intelligence at enormous personal risk.As storms lash the English Channel and tensions mount on both sides, Allied commanders search for the narrow window that could decide the fate of Europe.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/d-day-liberation-franceThe Conflict Archive is a historical documentary series examining the wars and campaigns that shaped civilizations across time.Explore more at:https://theconflictarchive.comIf you enjoy this series, consider supporting our work:https://patreon.com/jonkaiHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.