Combat Ships
Season 1 • Episode 3: The Vessels That Saved D-Day • Watch with subtitles
Episode 3: The Vessels That Saved D-Day
August 31, 2017 • 45 min
In 1944, the fate of Europe depended on an Allied plan to land over 150,000 troops in just 24 hours on the beaches of Normandy. They would arrive on a remarkable armada of vessels, some experimental, some simply dangerous. Join us as we examine the D-Day invasion from the sea, tracing the critical naval operation that transported the troops to shore. We explore the technology behind the diverse and ingenious ships that bravely crossed the English Channel and present firsthand accounts from those who were part of the historic invasion.
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