On the 6th June 1944 the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy in the battle to free occupied Europe from the Nazi jackboot. Nearly 3 million men took part in the operation, on land, sea and in the air.

Joining to discuss are two highly respected and distinguished historians, Gordon Corrigan and Philip Blood.

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Gordon Corrigan Links

The Second World War: A Military History

Blood, Sweat and Arrogance: The Myths of Churchill's War

Gordon on Substack

Philip Blood Links

Hitler's Bandit Hunters: The SS and the Nazi Occupation of Europe

Birds of Prey: Hitler's Luftwaffe, Ordinary Soldiers, and the Holocaust in Poland

Philip on Substack

Aspects of History Links

Ollie on X

Aspects of History on Instagram

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