• D-Day 2: The Crossing | The Veterans' Voice ep.2

  • Jun 3 2024
  • Length: 24 mins
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D-Day 2: The Crossing | The Veterans' Voice ep.2

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  • In this, the second episode of our five-part series on Operation Overlord, veterans share personal and emotional experiences of the D-Day landings, specifically Operation Neptune. Hear vivid recollections of the long night, the thousands of ships, and the incredible logistics as everyone moved into position, ready to land and play their part in this historic operation. The episode features veterans Bill Ward [1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers], Sir William O’Brien [RN Captain HMS Cottesmore], David Jefferies [RN Landing Craft Tank Signalman], Robert Watts [RN Landing Craft Tank Electrician], Charles Eagles [Durham Light Infantry], Harry Card [RN lookout HMS Swift], George Batts [Royal Engineers], and Tom Renouf [Black Watch]. Each of them shares their unique perspective, providing an extraordinary glimpse into this pivotal chapter of history. To listen to any of the interviews in full, visit www.legasee.org.uk. To support the Trust with its on-going work, visit: Patreon.com/LegaseeEducationalTrust. With special thanks to Kate Haddock (Podcast Producer), Iain Kitching (Editor and Music), and Léonie Briendo (Researcher) who made this podcast happen.

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