Why The Allies Struggled To Break Out After D-Day | Normandy '44: | War Stories

Historian James Holland and ex-US Army Ranger, Dr Mike Simpson tour the wider Normandy battlefield in a fresh and original series that finally does justice to the scale and complexity of an epic, brutal campaign. In this episode our hosts examine the preparations for the invasion across southern England before crossing the Channel to Normandy, challenging many D-Day myths. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code WARSTORIES You can find more from us on: This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries