WWII, episode 10: D-Day

About this episode

This episode examines the pivotal events of D-Day and the invasions of Italy and France during World War II.

June 6th, 1944, is probably the most important, pivotal day of the 20th Century. On that day, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the forces of Free France & Free Poland (among other nationalities fighting to overthrow their fascist oppressors) banded together to do the impossible: to penetrate Fortress Europe and expel the Nazi menace from the continent of Europe. Operations in North Africa and Sicily (see the North Africa episode) and the invasion of Italy (examined in this episode) provided the Western Allies the opportunity to fight and to hone our ability to win. These men really are the Greatest Generation. Join us as we examine the invasions of Italy & France.

People in this episode

Host: Will Reitz

Topics covered

• World War II
• D-Day
• Allied Forces
• Nazi Germany
• Military History
• Invasion Strategies

Keywords

• D-Day
• World War II
• Allied invasion
• Nazi Germany
• military strategy
• Greatest Generation
• Fortress Europe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Free France, Free Poland

Places: United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada

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