D-Day and Liberation of France - Part 2: The Longest Day

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launch the largest amphibious invasion in history. Under the cover of darkness, paratroopers drop behind enemy lines across Normandy, while thousands of ships surge toward the beaches of Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword.As dawn breaks, battleships unleash a thunderous bombardment and landing craft carry waves of soldiers into a storm of machine-gun fire. From the chaos of Omaha Beach to the desperate fighting in Norman villages, every yard of ground is won at a terrible cost.By nightfall, the Allies secure a fragile foothold in Nazi-occupied France, but German counterattacks loom and the struggle for liberation is only beginning.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.