• D-Day 3: D-Day | The Veterans' Voice ep.3

  • Jun 21 2024
  • Length: 28 mins
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D-Day 3: D-Day | The Veterans' Voice ep.3

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  • In this, the third episode of our five-part series on D-Day and Operation Overlord, veterans share personal and emotional experiences of the D-Day itself. Hear vivid recollections of the Normandy landings and the Merville Battery attack, from land, air and sea, as the troops co-ordinated their attack and invaded France. The episode features veterans Fred Millward [9th Battalion Parachute regiment], Dennis Bowen [5th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment], Bill Ward [1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers], Charles Eagles [Durham Light Infantry], Eric Downing [22nd Dragoons, Armoured division], Ken Howes [RN Able Seaman], Harold Addie [RN LCT 501] and Ian Hammerton [22nd Dragoons, Armoured division]. 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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