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. Do get in touch if you have comments. Maps DDay Map Breakout Map 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 Get in touch: [email protected] Thank you to our sponsor Incogni. Check them out at incogni.com/aspectsofhistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices