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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 10 MIN

What was D-Day?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Get ready for the biggest and most secretive mission in history! The year is 1944, right in the middle of World War II, and the Allies have a massive plan to help free Europe. But how do you hide an army with over 7,000 ships? By building a giant ghost army made entirely of fake, bouncy inflatable rubber tanks! Join Mira and Finn on History's Not Boring as they travel back in time to discover the unbelievable true story of D-Day! Imagine crossing the rough ocean at dawn or flying silently through the pitch-black night in a wooden glider. You'll hear about paratroopers who used special toy clickers and secret code words—like "Flash" and "Thunder"—to find their friends in the dark! Plus, we'll uncover the jaw-dropping story of the heroic US Army Rangers who used metal grappling hooks attached to actual rockets to climb straight up a 100-foot rocky cliff at Pointe du Hoc! It's a tale of extreme bravery, massive storms, and a single day that completely changed the world. Put on your helmet and let's go!

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Get ready for the biggest and most secretive mission in history! The year is 1944, right in the middle of World War II, and the Allies have a massive plan to help free Europe. But how do you hide an army with over 7,000 ships? By building a giant ghost army made entirely of fake, bouncy inflatable rubber tanks! Join Mira and Finn on History's Not Boring as they travel back in time to discover the unbelievable true story of D-Day! Imagine crossing the rough ocean at dawn or flying silently th...

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