11. Angels of Mercy

11. Angels of Mercy

From D-Day: The Tide Turns by NOISER

August 7, 2024 · 44 min · Season 1 · Episode 11

About this episode

The episode discusses the arrival of nurses in France, the work of codebreakers, the role of female pilots, and a remarkable act of sacrifice on a hospital ship during D-Day.

Thousands of nurses begin landing in France, some of them never to return. Codebreakers at Bletchley Park decrypt German communications, feeding vital intel to the front lines. Female pilots dodge German fighters in the skies above Britain. And on a sinking hospital ship in the Channel, an extraordinary act of sacrifice unfolds… A Noiser production, written by Jo Furniss. A special thanks to Legasee for the use of their archive of personal recollections from the men and women who witnessed D-Day. To view the full interviews, visit legasee.org.uk For ad-free listening, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jo Furniss

Topics covered

  • nursing
  • codebreaking
  • female pilots
  • D-Day
  • sacrifice
  • World War II

Keywords

  • nurses
  • codebreakers
  • Bletchley Park
  • female pilots
  • D-Day
  • sacrifice
  • hospital ship

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Legasee

Places: France, Bletchley Park, Britain, Channel

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