About this episode
The episode discusses the intense battle at Omaha Beach during D-Day, highlighting the near failure of the attack and the bravery of Allied soldiers.
American forces land on Omaha, the most deadly of the D-Day beaches. So many are killed in the first few hours that a US general almost calls off the attack. It’s the closest D-Day ever comes to failure. But amidst the turmoil, as the tide literally turns, can the Allied soldiers just break through?… A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson. A special thanks to the American Veterans Center for their partnership in highlighting the real stories from Omaha Beach. Visit their YouTube channel for more interviews and stories. 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
Topics covered
- D-Day
- Omaha Beach
- World War II
- military history
- Allied forces
- American soldiers
Keywords
- Omaha Beach
- D-Day
- American forces
- military history
- World War II
- Allied soldiers
- battle
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Veterans Center
Places: Omaha Beach, United States
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