The Secret Portal History Podcast -Francis P Thomas at Omaha Beach

In the very first episode of The Secret Portal Podcast, 11-year-old author James Papalia travels back to June 6, 1944, the longest day of World War II.Standing beside his great-grandfather, Francis P. Thomas, a soldier with the legendary Big Red One's Blue Spaders, James experiences the terror of the landing craft, the chaos of Omaha Beach, and the incredible courage it took to fight across the sand and climb the deadly cliffs of Normandy.This isn't just a history lesson—it's a front-row seat to one of the most important days in world history.After the adventure, James breaks down the real story behind D-Day, sharing amazing facts and explaining why the bravery of the Greatest Generation changed the world forever.