Gallipoli: The First D-Day?
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On the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings in 1944, we look at how events at Gallipoli in 1915 link the two great conflicts, from Churchill to landing craft to a battalion of the British Army. What lessons were learned from one war to another?Got a question about this episode or any others? Drop your question into the Old Front Line Discord Server or email the podcast.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
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