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  • 2021-09-27T20:00:00Z on Channel 5
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  • United Kingdom
The events of June 6, 1944, when more than 150,000 troops took part in the largest amphibious invasion in history with the aim of liberating Europe from Germany.

2 episodes

Series Premiere

2021-09-27T20:00:00Z

1x01 Invasion

Series Premiere

1x01 Invasion

  • 2021-09-27T20:00:00Z1h

The programme begins with veterans and the family of soldiers involved describe their experiences from midnight until 7.30am, with expert commentary from historians Max Hastings and Onyeka Nubia.

2021-09-28T20:00:00Z

1x02 Victory

1x02 Victory

  • 2021-09-28T20:00:00Z1h

Historians Max Hastings and Onyeka Nubia give context to the veterans' stories and explain the slow German response, with tank units only to be released on Hitler's orders and, on that fateful day, he slept late and no one dared disturb him.

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