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 part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.