Podcasts about Sword Beach

La invasión de la Francia ocupada por los nazis revivida a través de poderosas grabaciones de testigos presenciales. Jóvenes actores que se parecen a los entrevistados en la época de la guerra sincronizan los labios con el testimonio original. Los soldados aliados despegan al amparo de la oscuridad cuando comienza la mayor invasión anfibia de la historia. Planeadores y paracaidistas caen al anochecer mientras las bombas caen sobre la costa. Cuando amanece, los defensores alemanes presencian una armada de barcos acercándose a la costa.Entrevistas extraordinariamente poderosas con quienes estuvieron allí cuentan la historia del Día D, sincronizadas con los labios por actores elegidos para parecerse a ellos en el momento de la guerra. Cientos de miles de tropas aliadas desembarcan en cinco playas de la costa de Normandía. Entrevistas impactantes con quienes estuvieron allí cuentan su historia de la invasión a medida que se desarrolla. Los soldados estadounidenses en Omaha se enfrentan a un baño de sangre, mientras que los comandos de la Marina Real se encuentran con el caos en Sword Beach. A medida que avanza la noche, las tropas finalmente logran salir de la arena, pero las amenazas que se avecinan son aún mayores. Soldados de ambos bandos y testigos franceses narran la historia de la sangrienta batalla por Normandía que siguió al Día D. A pesar del avance logrado con tanto esfuerzo en la costa, los aliados aún enfrentan su mayor desafío. Mientras los británicos intentan tomar Caen y los estadounidenses intentan liberar Cherburgo, las tropas nazis inician un régimen de contraataques y los aliados quedan empantanados en medio de los densos setos de Normandía.

Sword Beach was the most easterly of all the D-Day landing beaches, and the one most likely to face the wrath of German counter-attacks. As the British infantry landed their flank was supported by a daring airborne operation. Would the British get ashore before German reinforcements moved against them?In the fourth of our special series on the D-Day landings, Mat is joined by historian Gary Sheffield to tell the story of the landing at Sword Beach.Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Gary SheffieldProducer: Jess StebnickiSubscribe to listen to EVERY EPISODE NOW in this special series! You'll also receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! Subscribe in the Apple Podcasts app or by visiting https://www.patreon.com/MMHistoryJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out more about the podcast and everything Mat is doing at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first special episode, we travel to Normandy to tell the stories of the D Day landings on the 80th anniversary of this incredible historical achievement by the Allies. We tour the beaches and listen to the story of the Pegasus Bridge through the eyes of Major John Howard, and listen to Piper Bill Millin on Sword Beach. Why did he play his pipes? We visit the Montgomery memorial before going to Ranville to discover the story of the first casualty on D Day and find the stories of several soldiers (and a dog) buried in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, including a 16 year old casualty.

80th Anniversary of D-Day. Dana reflects on the history of that day and asks if there will be a commitment to keeping these stories alive as The Greatest Generation begins to dwindle in numbers. Dana explains how General Patton made the right moves while they were considered controversial at the time. Dana shares the story of an Irish post-mistress who helped the Allied forces navigate the weather for a successful liberation of France. General Patton displayed the true meaning of equality as opposed to how it is framed today. The Biden Administration tries to compare Normandy to Ukraine today in a political speech in front of WWII veterans. Biden tried to sit in a seat that didn't exist. Dana shares The Story of Bill Millin, Lord Lovat's Mad Piper of Sword Beach. A healthcare social media account in the UK claims that anyone can get ovarian cancer, regardless of gender identity.Please visit our great sponsors:Ammo Squaredhttps://ammosquared.comEnsure you are prepared for whatever comes your way with ammosquared.comBlack Rifle Coffeehttps://blackriflecoffee.com/danaUse code DANA to save 20% on your next order.  Goldcohttps://danalikesgold.comGet your free Gold Kit from GoldCo today.Hillsdale Collegehttps://danaforhillsdale.comVisit DanaForHillsdale.com to start your National Survey on Presidential Selection today!KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSign up for the KelTec Insider and be the first to know the latest KelTec news.Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/danaGet free activation with code Dana.ReadyWise https://readywise.comUse promo code Dana20 to save 20% on any regularly priced item.

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings which were a turning point in the Second World War and ultimately led to the Allied victory over Nazi Germany.  On this episode, Niall Paterson sits down with historian and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke to talk about why the beachheads in Normandy were so critical, his father's experience there, what happened next in the war and why there are parallels between now and then as Vladimir Putin threatens Europe.  Plus, Royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills on the events in Normandy today commemorating D-Day. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse  Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Wendy Parker 

Le 6 juin 1944, plus de 130 000 soldats posent le pied sur les plages de Normandie. Parmi eux, un petit groupe de français. Son nom est entré dans la légende du Débarquement : le commando Kieffer ! Pour le premier épisode de cette semaine spéciale dédiée aux 80 ans du Débarquement, Virginie Girod vous raconte l'histoire de ces 177 hommes engagés dans l'une des plus importantes batailles de l'histoire. Alors que le maréchal Pétain signe l'armistice en juin 1940, des Français refusent d'admettre la défaite. Parmi ceux qui répondent à l'appel du général de Gaulle à poursuivre la lutte se trouve Philippe Kieffer. Ce banquier de profession intègre les Forces navales françaises libres le jour-même de leur création, le 1er juillet 1940. Inspiré par le modèle des commandos britanniques, il contribue à la création et au recrutement de troupes similaires pour la France Libre, et en prend la tête. Sa formation, qui prend en 1943 le nom de premier bataillon des fusiliers marins commandos (BFMC), reçoit un entraînement intensif au château d'Achnacarry, en Écosse. Les commandos doivent mener des opérations éclairs à hauts risques, souvent derrière les lignes ennemies. Reconnus pour leur bravoure et leurs nombreuses missions menées pendant la guerre, Kieffer et ses hommes sont intégrés à l'opération Overlord. Le 5 juin dans l'après-midi, 177 froggies embarquent sur un bateau au milieu d'une flotte gigantesque qui navigue vers la Normandie. Ils seront les premiers à poser le pied sur le sable de Sword Beach au matin. Leur objectif : s'emparer du casino de Ouistreham, puis s'enfoncer à l'intérieur des terres pour rejoindre les parachutistes britanniques. Les commandos y parviennent au prix de lourdes pertes, mais bien plus faibles qu'attendues par l'État-major. Le jour le plus long s'achève mais rien n'est terminé. La bataille de Normandie ne fait que commencer ! Le commando Kieffer y livre des combats acharnés jusqu'en août, avant de participer à un autre débarquement, aux Pays-Bas ! Thèmes abordés : Seconde Guerre mondiale, Résistance, France Libre, Débarquement "Au cœur de l'histoire" est un podcast Europe 1 Studio- Auteure et Présentatrice : Virginie Girod - Production : Caroline Garnier- Réalisation : Nicolas Gaspard- Composition de la musique originale : Julien Tharaud et Sébastien Guidis- Edition et Diffusion : Nathan Laporte- Coordination des partenariats : Marie Corpet- Visuel : Sidonie Mangin- Voix Général Lovat : Marc Messier Archive Europe 1= Témoignage de Léon Gautier, survivant du Commando Kieffer, recueilli par Laure Dautriche et diffusé le 5 juin 2019 sur Europe 1 Ressources en ligne : http://www.francaislibres.net/liste/fiche.php?index=98676 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k4802160z/f41.item# https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k3367100g/f41.item https://www.dday-overlord.com/debarquement-normandie/forces/france-libre/1er-bataillon-fusiliers-marins/liste-177-commandos https://www.cairn.info/revue-guerres-mondiales-et-conflits-contemporains-2013-1-page-115.htm https://www.defense.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/cesm/bm223commandoskiefferv2%20%281%29.pdf https://www.cheminsdememoire.gouv.fr/fr/juin-1944-operation-neptune https://www.ordredelaliberation.fr/fr/compagnons/philippe-kieffer À voir : Commandant Kieffer, un héros français, un documentaire de Stéphane Rybojad, écrit par Thierry Marcq, produit par 13e Rue, Memento et le ministère de la Défense. Découvrez l'abonnement "Au Coeur de l'Histoire +" et accédez à des heures de programmes, des archives inédites, des épisodes en avant-première et une sélection d'épisodes sur des grandes thématiques. Profitez de cette offre sur Apple Podcasts dès aujourd'hui !

Préparez-vous à lʹim-préparable, à lʹhorreur brute, ultime, absolue, quand on envoie au casse-pipe des milliers de jeunes gens pour prendre dʹassaut les plages de Normandie. Nom de code : Opération Neptune. Le Jour J, le D Day, le 6 juin 1944, cʹest le débarquement de Normandie. Une opération militaire alliée amphibie et aéroportée. On va attaquer le Reich allemand par les airs et par la mer et débarquer avec des milliers de soldats. Cʹest le point de bascule de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale. En 1998, un cinéaste américain dans Il faut sauver le soldat Ryan, Saving Private Ryan, rejoue devant ses caméras le débarquement à Omaha Beach avec une floppée de bons acteurs, Tom Hanks en tête. Steven Spielberg filme au plus près, au cœur de la bataille la mort, la rage, la peur, la lâcheté, le courage, la haine. Cʹest du jamais vu. Le réalisme est prégnant. On montre la guerre comme on ne lʹavait pas vue depuis Platoon, comme on ne lʹavait pas vue depuis les films dʹactualités tournés caméra au poing à lʹépoque. Décors réalistes et mission surréaliste quand huit hommes sont désignés pour en sauver un seul qui pourra rentrer en Amérique tandis quʹeux continuent de se battre. Le film pose des questions morales et Steven Spielberg en rend compte, documente, travaille au plus proche de la réalité. A sa sortie, les critiques sont élogieuses. Le film laisse les spectatrices et les spectateurs pantelants. Cʹest un succès commercial, et il remporte de nombreux prix. Nommé pour 11 oscars, Saving Private Ryan (Il faut sauver le soldat Ryan) en reçoit 5 dont celui du meilleur réalisateur pour Steven Spielberg. Sword Beach, Juno Beach, Gold Beach, Omaha Beach et Utah Beach sont nos objectifs. Des plages sur lesquels nous allons toutes et tous débarquer. REFERENCES Pascal Vennesson, Guerres et soldats au cinéma, Edition LʹHarmattan, 2005 Il faut sauver le soldat Ryan, Notes de production du film, Paramount, 1998 Archives de lʹAFI American film insitute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRfH21kg1YA Behind scenes of Private Ryan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-M1klmXjqI Making of dʹIl faut sauver le Soldat Ryan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-M1klmXjqI Steven Spielberg reçoit lʹOscar du meilleur réalisateur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgrbuYT9V4s Entretien de 1998 de Steven Spielberg au WFAA à Dallas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ynv2YLwoNk Archives de lʹAFI American film Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRfH21kg1YA

6th June 1944 saw the largest seaborne assault in human history: D-Day. While much has been written about the operation as a whole, little detailed attention has been paid to the battle for Sword Beach itself, the easternmost of the amphibious attack areas. For this episode, I am joined by Stephen Fisher. Stephen is a historian and archaeologist who specializes in military history. He is also the author of Sword Beach: The Untold Story of D-Day's Forgotten Victory. Patreonpatreon.com/ww2podcast  

Dan and military historian Stephen Fischer record a moment by moment play of the dramatic and bloody first crucial hour and a half of D-day, as it happened. They breakdown the assaults across the Normandy Beaches including Sword, Omaha and Gold, where over one hundred thousand British, American and Canadian troops landed under a barrage of German fire in an attempt to turn the tide of the war against the Nazis.Stephen's latest book is called 'Sword Beach'.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code DANSNOW - sign up at https://historyhit.com/subscription/.We'd love to hear from you - what do you want to hear an episode on? You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here.

PREVIEW: #KINGCHARLES: #NORMANDY: Conversation with colleague Gregory Copley re the Price of Wales commenting that the King is a "caged lion" eager to get back to duty -- and the first event of profound weight looks to be the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings on June 6.  More later. 1944 Sword Beach, Queen Red.

#!1944: The dangers of a undereducated electorate that doesn't know the history of 1944. Victor Davis Hanson, Hoover Institution. https://www.hoover.org/research/spirit-44 1944 Sword Beach, Queen Red

Bill Millin was the "Mad Piper" who played allied commandos ashore under heavy German fire at Sword Beach in Normandy on D-Day, on the extreme eastern flank of Operation Overlord. He was the only piper to lead allied troops into battle that day following a War Office ban which said pipers would attract sniper fire. But his commander, Brigadier Lord Lovat – Simon Fraser, hereditary chief of the Clan Fraser – was a law unto himself. "Ah, but that's the English War Office, Millin," Lovat told him. "You and I are both Scottish so that doesn't apply."You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

La playa Sword fue una de las cinco playas donde se llevó a cabo el desembarco de Normandía el 6 de junio de 1944, durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Sword Beach estaba ubicada en la parte oriental de la línea de desembarco y fue asignada a las fuerzas británicas. La tarea principal de las tropas británicas era asegurar el acceso a la ciudad de Caen, un objetivo estratégico importante. Las fuerzas británicas asignadas a Sword Beach consistían en la 3ª División de Infantería Británica y la 1ª Brigada de Tropas Aerotransportadas. Además, se contó con el apoyo de unidades de ingenieros y tanques. El desembarco en Sword Beach tuvo lugar alrededor de las 7:25 de la mañana del 6 de junio. Aunque los desembarcos en Sword fueron generalmente más exitosos que en algunas otras playas, también enfrentaron fuertes defensas alemanas y obstáculos. Las tropas británicas lograron superar las defensas alemanas y avanzaron hacia el interior, con la 3ª División de Infantería Británica avanzando hacia Caen. El control efectivo de Sword Beach fue esencial para el éxito general de la invasión, ya que permitía a las fuerzas aliadas unir sus frentes y avanzar hacia el interior de Normandía. Aunque la playa fue tomada, la lucha continuó en los días y semanas siguientes mientras las fuerzas aliadas consolidaban sus posiciones y avanzaban tierra adentro. El desembarco en Sword Beach es recordado como un componente crucial del éxito general del D. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****VIAJE AGOSTO 2024**** https://antenahistoria.com/normandia-memorable/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Antena Historia te regala 30 días PREMIUM, para que lo disfrutes https://www.ivoox.com/premium?affiliate-code=b4688a50868967db9ca413741a54cea5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produce Antonio Cruz Edita ANTENA HISTORIA Antena Historia (podcast) forma parte del sello iVoox Originals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- web……….https://antenahistoria.com/ correo.....info@antenahistoria.com Facebook…..Antena Historia Podcast | Facebook Twitter…...https://twitter.com/AntenaHistoria Telegram…...https://t.me/foroantenahistoria DONACIONES PAYPAL...... https://paypal.me/ancrume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¿QUIERES ANUNCIARTE en ANTENA HISTORIA?, menciones, cuñas publicitarias, programas personalizados, etc. Dirígete a Antena Historia - AdVoices Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

La playa Sword fue una de las cinco playas donde se llevó a cabo el desembarco de Normandía el 6 de junio de 1944, durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Sword Beach estaba ubicada en la parte oriental de la línea de desembarco y fue asignada a las fuerzas británicas. La tarea principal de las tropas británicas era asegurar el acceso a la ciudad de Caen, un objetivo estratégico importante. Las fuerzas británicas asignadas a Sword Beach consistían en la 3ª División de Infantería Británica y la 1ª Brigada de Tropas Aerotransportadas. Además, se contó con el apoyo de unidades de ingenieros y tanques. El desembarco en Sword Beach tuvo lugar alrededor de las 7:25 de la mañana del 6 de junio. Aunque los desembarcos en Sword fueron generalmente más exitosos que en algunas otras playas, también enfrentaron fuertes defensas alemanas y obstáculos. Las tropas británicas lograron superar las defensas alemanas y avanzaron hacia el interior, con la 3ª División de Infantería Británica avanzando hacia Caen. El control efectivo de Sword Beach fue esencial para el éxito general de la invasión, ya que permitía a las fuerzas aliadas unir sus frentes y avanzar hacia el interior de Normandía. Aunque la playa fue tomada, la lucha continuó en los días y semanas siguientes mientras las fuerzas aliadas consolidaban sus posiciones y avanzaban tierra adentro. El desembarco en Sword Beach es recordado como un componente crucial del éxito general del D. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****VIAJE AGOSTO 2024**** https://antenahistoria.com/normandia-memorable/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Antena Historia te regala 30 días PREMIUM, para que lo disfrutes https://www.ivoox.com/premium?affiliate-code=b4688a50868967db9ca413741a54cea5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produce Antonio Cruz Edita ANTENA HISTORIA Antena Historia (podcast) forma parte del sello iVoox Originals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- web……….https://antenahistoria.com/ correo.....info@antenahistoria.com Facebook…..Antena Historia Podcast | Facebook Twitter…...https://twitter.com/AntenaHistoria Telegram…...https://t.me/foroantenahistoria DONACIONES PAYPAL...... https://paypal.me/ancrume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¿QUIERES ANUNCIARTE en ANTENA HISTORIA?, menciones, cuñas publicitarias, programas personalizados, etc. Dirígete a Antena Historia - AdVoices Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de nuestro podcast, nos vamos de viaje! En Nos adentramos en un viaje único y lleno de significado a la hermosa región de Normandía, en Francia. Prepárense para un relato detallado de una experiencia enriquecedora que promete sumergirnos en la historia y conmemorar un capítulo crucial de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En este episodio especial, te llevamos de la mano en un recorrido virtual por nuestro próximo viaje de 6 días a Normandía, programado para las fechas del 12 al 18 de agosto de 2024. Nuestro itinerario ha sido meticulosamente diseñado para capturar la esencia de esta región histórica y rendir homenaje a los eventos que ocurrieron aquí hace décadas. Durante estos seis días, nos sumergiremos en la historia mientras exploramos las cinco playas del desembarco: Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach y Sword Beach. Acompáñanos mientras caminamos por la arena que una vez fue testigo de uno de los momentos más decisivos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Además, visitaremos los conmovedores museos y cementerios militares que honran a los valientes soldados que lucharon en estas playas. Te llevaremos a través de los relatos conmovedores y las exhibiciones interactivas que ilustran la grandeza y el sacrificio de aquellos que dieron su vida por la libertad. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de nuestro podcast, nos vamos de viaje! En Nos adentramos en un viaje único y lleno de significado a la hermosa región de Normandía, en Francia. Prepárense para un relato detallado de una experiencia enriquecedora que promete sumergirnos en la historia y conmemorar un capítulo crucial de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En este episodio especial, te llevamos de la mano en un recorrido virtual por nuestro próximo viaje de 6 días a Normandía, programado para las fechas del 12 al 18 de agosto de 2024. Nuestro itinerario ha sido meticulosamente diseñado para capturar la esencia de esta región histórica y rendir homenaje a los eventos que ocurrieron aquí hace décadas. Durante estos seis días, nos sumergiremos en la historia mientras exploramos las cinco playas del desembarco: Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach y Sword Beach. Acompáñanos mientras caminamos por la arena que una vez fue testigo de uno de los momentos más decisivos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Además, visitaremos los conmovedores museos y cementerios militares que honran a los valientes soldados que lucharon en estas playas. Te llevaremos a través de los relatos conmovedores y las exhibiciones interactivas que ilustran la grandeza y el sacrificio de aquellos que dieron su vida por la libertad. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

On June 6th, 1944, all the planning of Operation Overlord would be put to the test when over 120,000+ Allied soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. Their goal was to establish a foothold in occupied France that would allow them to begin pushing the Nazi's back. Standing in their way was Hitler's Atlantic Wall. What took place that day can only be described as the most pivotal point in WW2 as thousands of paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines and infantry stormed the beaches beginning what would be the end for the Third Reich. Tune in to hear about that nightmare of that day and the heroism that followed. 

In 1944 the Axis powers of WW2 occupied nearly all of mainland Europe. With no army to fight on the ground in Europe, the Allies need a plan to take the fight to the Nazis. An operation the scale of which had never been seen and has yet to be seen since. To invade Europe would take more than soldiers putting their boots on French soil, you need tanks, vehicles, ammunition, food, medical supplies, clothes and everything else it takes to wage a war. Not to mention doing all of this and keeping it a secret. Overlord is arguably the single. most important military operation in history. Years of planning went into ensuring every detail was covered and every option explored. It turned the tide of WW2 in Europe and began the countdown to the end of the Third Reich. 

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On June 6, 1944, D-Day, Patrick Thomas, a young Royal Navy telegraphist, boarded the craft in Portsmouth. The boat was part of the first wave on Sword Beach, covering communications for land battles while providing defence from enemy ships and torpedoes. On June 25, it was hit by an acoustic mine and almost all of the men on board were trapped inside. Knocked unconscious, Patrick awoke in the water in time to see his friends and the craft sink. Unsure exactly where the vessel went down, the families of the deceased had never had a place to honour the fallen.Then, in Normandy in 2015, Patrick met a young archaeologist called John Henry Phillips and the pair struck up a close friendship. Moved by Patrick's story, John embarked on an extraordinary mission to find the landing craft that sank on D-Day and enable Patrick and the families to finally lay the memories of their loved ones to rest. But, as with any shipwreck, locating it wouldn't be easy.Produced by Mariana Des ForgesMixed and Mastered by Dougal PatmoreArchive courtesy of BBC and ‘No Roses on a Sailor's Grave,' distributed by Go Button Media.If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download the History Hit app please go to the Android or Apple store. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I am joined by Normandy battlefield guide, military historian, and presenter of WW2TV, Paul Woodadge, as we turn our attention to looking at the 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles and their experiences in Normandy during that summer of 1944. The Riflemen hold a rich history, with their origins dating back to the late 1700's, and seeing action during the Napoleonic wars and the First World War. In this episode, the first of 2 parts, we shall be following in the footsteps of Paul's Great Uncle, Lt. Cyril Rand who was a platoon commander with C Company. We will be looking at the training and the build-up to Operation Overlord, embarkation, and landing in Normandy on Sword Beach on D-Day, before turning our attention to those fierce early engagements that Cyril and his men experienced around Cambes-en-Plaine in those opening days of June 44. Support the Show (Patreon - WW2 Nation) Discover more about WW2 Nation. Music Featured: 1940S Newsreel Movie March (Nostalgia, Retro, Cinematic) by IkonikMusik (Pond5) *Please note this episode may contain some explicit language / content, parental guidance advised.*

In Season 2, Episode 5 on the WW2 Nation Podcast, we hear from Douglas Parker about his experiences serving in 11 Platoon, B Company of the 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment. Doug landed in the assault waves of D-Day on Sword Beach aged just 21. This episode is something of an unexpected bonus as Reverend John Parker has kindly sent in this interview that his family did with their father Douglas Parker about his experiences serving in the army during the war. Support the Show (Patreon) - Support the Show (BMAC) Discover more about WW2 Nation. Corporal William Wilkinson (CWGC) Music Featured: 1940S Newsreel Movie March (Nostalgia, Retro, Cinematic) by IkonikMusik (Pond5) *Please note this episode may contain some explicit language / content, parental guidance advised.*

Happy New Year everyone. This week we come together to share Christmas memories old and new. So that's a good time right? We play music from Pup and from Sword Beach. Then we discuss the final episode of Mandalorian for far too long. Well we did it you all. We made it to the end of the worst year in recent history. And we did it together. Auston and I would like to thank every single person that downloaded or streamed an episode this year. We love you all and next week we will be back to discuss our favorite movies of 2020. Everyone have a safe and Happy New Year. Email us at itshouldntbethishardpodcast@gmail.com Instagram Facebook Anchor.fm iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music YouTube Spotify Playlist Season 1 Spotify Playlist Season 2 Spotify Playlist Season 3 Spotify Playlist Season 4

On today’s episode of Cameron Reads Comics, I’m talking to special guest, Jared Watson from the Dirty Heads and Sword Beach. You may know him as Dirty J, but I just know him as Jared. I’ve wanted to have him on for a while and we finally worked out the perfect comic for him to read, “The Private Eye” by Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin.Panel Syndicate: http://panelsyndicate.com/SWORDBEACH: http://www.swordbeachmusic.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode explained how the Canadians secured Juno Beach and how other allied forces landed on Sword beach.

En 1944, quoique battue en Afrique, repoussée en Italie et en déroute sur le Front de l'Est face à l'URSS, l'Allemagne nazie domine encore l'Europe. Au matin du mardi 6 juin 1944, dans le plus grand secret, une armada alliée de plus de cinq mille navires, partie des ports anglais, s'apprête à faire débarquer des centaines de milliers d'hommes sur les côtes françaises pour libérer l'Europe de l'Ouest du joug nazi. Sur cinq plages normandes s'étalant du sud de la péninsule du Cotentin au nord de la ville de Caen, les Alliés se lancent à l'assaut du Mur de l'Atlantique dressé par Hitler. Les Américains débarquent à Utah Beach et à Omaha Beach, les Britanniques sur Sword Beach et Gold Beach, tandis que les Canadiens débarquent à Juno Beach. Malgré de lourdes pertes sur certaines plages, les Alliés parviennent à établir une solide tête de pont au soir du 6 juin, sans pour autant parvenir à prendre Caen. C'est le début de la Bataille de Normandie qui durera tout l'été 1944 avant la percée finale vers la Belgique, la Hollande, l'Allemagne et la victoire en 1945. À l'occasion du 70e anniversaire du débarquement allié de Normandie, l'équipe de 3 600 secondes d'histoire a rencontré le caporal Germain Nault, vétéran canadien de Sherbrooke et du Régiment de la Chaudière et auteur du livre « J'ai survécu au débarquement ». M. Nault a participé à la campagne alliée de 1944-1945 et nous raconte ce soir son expérience de la guerre. Émission exceptionnelle de deux heures et témoignage unique enregistré le 4 juin 2014 sur les ondes de CHYZ 94,3 FM. Image : Débarquement de l'infanterie canadienne sur Juno Beach le 6 juin 1944, photo du domaine public.

So this week we have a special Guest. Doug comes back to the pod to give us the run down on what is going on in his life. I'm betting from the title alone you can guess the news is big. We then get into so stories and then some music from Run the Jewels, Joyner Lucas, and Sword Beach. It was awesome to have Doug on. He has appeared at least once every year of the podcast. So hopefully we can do this again soon. Have a great week and remember to Plot, Plan, Mobilize & Strategize to Kill Our Masters. https://www.patreon.com/ISBTHpod AFI Top 100: goo.gl/953i2s YouTube: goo.gl/SnC8Kk Instagram: www.instagram.com/itshouldntbethishardpod/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ItShouldntBeThisHard Email us at itshouldntbethishardpodcast@gmail.com Spotify Playlist: goo.gl/EiqiVa Anchor.fm: goo.gl/XzzR5Q Google Play Music: goo.gl/pe4mnt Stitcher: goo.gl/3RpbV3 iTunes: goo.gl/Zkt9Vj

To mark the 75th Anniversary Commemorations of VE Day, we spoke with a few of the veterans we know about their experiences on 8th May 1945 and hear their advice for future generations. Stuart joined the 13/18th Royal Hussars as a newly commissioned officer in late 1942 and was assigned to HQ as the units Signals Officer. During 1943 – early 1944 the 13/18 Hussars were preparing for their part in the invasion of Europe, equipped with Sherman DD Tanks they were destined to take on a specialist role on D-Day by helping to spearhead the landings on Sword Beach with their tanks swimming ashore to support the infantry being landed. Stuart fought with the unit throughout the bitter-fighting in Normandy during the summer of 1944, witnessing the horrors of the Falaise Pocket as the Allied forces broke-out into France and attempted to surround the remaining German forces during their retreat. He also took part in Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands with XXX Corps, saw service in the Ardennes during the Winter of 1944-45 before the final push into Germany.

Hey Everyone. This week we have an extra large episode for you.  One of our favorite people in the world comes back on the show.  It's Glenn.  If you have been a long time listener then you have heard Glenn a few times on the show.  And when we get together we get carried away with conversation.  Some of this might be very blue for a few but all in all it was just a great time.  Glenn gives us an update on the covid situation in Chicago and then we talk about all kinds of stuff.  We play music from the Police, Childish Gambino and Sword Beach.  Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. And as always thank you so much for your support. https://www.patreon.com/ISBTHpod AFI Top 100: goo.gl/953i2s YouTube: goo.gl/SnC8Kk Instagram: www.instagram.com/itshouldntbethishardpod/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ItShouldntBeThisHard Email us at itshouldntbethishardpodcast@gmail.com Spotify Playlist: goo.gl/EiqiVa Anchor.fm: goo.gl/XzzR5Q Google Play Music: goo.gl/pe4mnt Stitcher: goo.gl/3RpbV3 iTunes: goo.gl/Zkt9Vj

Major-General Stuart Watson describes his experiences on Sword Beach on D-Day to James Holland. He also recounts the sights and smells of the Falaise Pocket. Finally he tells James about his journey with XXX Corps to the bridge at Nijmegen.A bonus episode of We Have Ways of Making You Talk.A Goalhanger Films Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Major-General Stuart Watson landed on Sword Beach on D-Day. In this bonus episode of We Have Ways of Making You Talk Major-General Watson tells James Holland about his training with amphibious tanks in anticipation of the invasion.A Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

durée : 00:12:18 - Journal de 7h - Hubert Faure a 105 ans, c'est l'un des trois derniers survivants français du commando Kieffer. Il a débarqué avec 176 autres français - les seuls à participer au débarquement en uniforme - à Sword Beach le 6 juin 1944.

Tomorrow is the 75th anniversary of D-Day.This post is about being a part of something greater than yourself, than all of us, benefiting us all, and benefiting yourself -- one of the great feelings and experiences available to humans.I happened to read four documents around the same time that illuminated each other and our attitudes toward acting on the environment. Our complacency in the face of a danger threatening many times more lives than Hitler is all the more glaring when compared to the honor and service of the men who defended the free world storming Normandy.The documents were'I count myself lucky': D-day remembered on the 75th anniversary, a compilation of interviews of D-Day survivors in The GuardianThe Uninhabitable Earth, a book describing the consequences of global warming, to say nothing of plastics, mercury, extinctions, and other environmental consequencesIf Seeing the World Helps Ruin It, Should We Stay Home?, a silly account of selfish mental gymnastics for how to deny responsibility for contributing to global warmingAn email exchange with a friend abandoning a plan to avoid flying, instead planning to fly to IndiaA Man Who Landed at Sword Beach, NormandyFrom the Guardian articleChelsea pensioner Frank Mouqué, 94, was a corporal in the Royal Engineers who landed on Sword beach and whose job was to dispose of bombs on a stretch of land beyond the parapet next to the beach.“We approached Sword beach in a landing craft. We had all of our gear on our backs and a rubber ring around our stomach to help keep us afloat. Let’s face it, the landing was very gory. You didn’t have time to think, survival instinct kicked in,” he said in his account published on the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s website.“After reaching the beach, I ran up towards a parapet, and searched for mines. After 12 hours of being on the go we were exhausted and then had to dig a foxhole to sleep in. We had to dig six foot down and two foot wide.“I slept outside for the next year or so, we had no protection from the elements. We had an oversized gas cape to go over our clothes and all our gear. We rarely slept lying down. Each time we slept in a barn we were ravaged by fleas – so even that was no good.“It was a different time: I wasn’t a hero, I was a little cog in a big wheel. When you add all those little cogs together – then we became important. We all worked together towards peace.”A Woman Who Supported the Normandy Soldiers from LondonFrom the Guardian article“We knew something big was afoot because there was an armada of boats in Portsmouth harbour. That was a giveaway.“The VHF radio was a one-way system. When you raised your lever to transmit, the recipient couldn’t make any interjections until you had finished, and said: ‘Roger and out.’ or whatever. Then they would raise their lever, and transmit their message”.On D-day she was in direct contact with the wireless operators on the allied invasion fleet as they stormed the beaches.“When they raised their lever, I could hear very loud, sustained gunfire. It was really so bad that you thought: ‘Oh my God. There’s a battle going on.’ You knew. You thought: ‘God, men are dying.’ The reality suddenly hit you. For a rather naive 17-year-old, I think it was terrifying. But it was a job. You got on with it.“The messages were all in code, so you didn’t know what was being said. But you could hear the gunfire, every time the lever was lifted. I’ve never forgotten what I heard. Never.”What the Earth Will Likely Look LikeI'm not going to copy the sections of the book I quote, but here's the long article its author, David Wallace-Wells, wrote that prompted the book, The Uninhabitable Earth,,Famine, economic collapse, a sun that cooks us: What climate change could wreak — sooner than you think.From Avoiding Flying for a Year to "But I Want to Go"Here are the passages from my email exchange.An excerpt from a friend who had stated intent to avoid flying for a year:I'm still investigating traveling to India via boat but so far, it seems to be very expensive (even on a freighter that accepts passengers) and not safe for single female travelers-my partner does not want to travel anymore so she's not flying as much as she used to. Most crew on freighters are men and the trip takes a month.An excerpt from my response:I don't understand how people can separate their actions from the front-page environmental news. How they can see pictures of, say, the air in New Delhi and not connect that they are polluting thousands of times more than the average person there. I'm surprised at how easily they can dismiss consequences they don't actually see.Anyway, let me know if I can support you. I didn't write the above about you but because you're one of the few people I can share such thoughts with who I think wouldn't take it personally but might also think about it.One thing that might help regarding India. North America is a stunningly beautiful, diverse land with equally beautiful and diverse people. No one could possibly sample it all in a lifetime. For whatever India offers, there's just as much unknown a train ride away. Before I sail to Europe, it looks like I'll sail to Mexico, Puerto Rico, or places near Florida, and probably at almost no cost, using Findacrew.net, where I've met friendly people offering spaces on their boats, though I haven't taken them up yet.If I always think of what I'm missing, I'll never be satisfied. If I enjoy what I have, I'll always feel joy.An excerpt of her response to mine:Hey Josh-- I hear you. Unfortunately, the research I'm doing in India is really important to me. I was invited to go back to India after last year's visit. I am doing my activist affordable housing work in my own city and doing much more walking to get places.SynthesisWhile it's easy to contrast the service and honor with our behavior today, concluding that we are acting with the opposite, which I guess would be selfishness and dishonorably, I see something different, focusing on the man's statement,"I wasn’t a hero, I was a little cog in a big wheel. When you add all those little cogs together – then we became important. We all worked together towards peace.”Our inaction on our environmental values robs us of our potential to transform ourselves from cogs who aren't heroes to becoming important, to work together toward peace.The opportunity of acting on our environmental values---which I have felt in picking up other people's garbage daily, creating community, meaning and purpose without the distraction of flying, discovering the deliciousness of nature by avoiding packaged food, and so on---is to be a part of and contribute to something greater than ourselves.We as a species will suffer from the ignorant behavior of our parents and our tragically informed but complacent behavior, but whatever disaster awaits us, we can ameliorate it. There are degrees of disaster, differences between a billion unnecessary deaths and five billion.The difference may come through arbitrary accidents of how nature unfolds or it may come from our acting together.The opportunity is for all of us to act as part of something greater than any of us or even all of us---one of the great feelings humans can experience---helping all of us and helping ourselves.We did it at Normandy 75 years ago. I can't wondering if the greatest legacy of the under-appreciated defenders of the free world might be to show how we can team up under adversity and become like brothers and sisters. Men risked their lives and died in that endeavor.All we need to do is replace flying with enjoying the area around our homes, as people have done since humans became sapiens, to lay off the air conditioning, to eat what food we buy and not let it spoil, to favor broccoli over Hot Pockets and beef.The greatest joy humans can experience versus throwing away another coffee cup every day. How is that choice not obvious?Why not make it for yourself once and for all? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The D-Day landings Operation Overlord was one of the critical moments of the Second World War. It began on 6 June 1944 when the Allied forces landed around 150,000 troops on the beaches of Normandy in France. Today, 6 June 1944 is commonly remembered as D-Day. Within a year of that date Europe was liberated, the NAZI regime was totally defeated and its figurehead Adolf Hitler was dead. In this episode of Travels Through Time, the lecturer and military historian Dr Peter Caddick-Adams takes us back to May and June 1944. The D-Day beaches We watch the final exercises for D-Day going forward across the south coast of England and then we travel across the Channel with the Allied forces to the operational beaches: Omaha, Utah, Sword, Juno and Gold. The events that happened at this time and across these places would change the course of twentieth century history. Scene One: 2/3 May 1944, Operation Fabius, south coast of England Scene Two: 15 May 1944, The Thunderclap Conference. St Paul’s School, London. Final briefing for Operation Overlord. Scene Three: 6 June 1944, Sword Beach, Normandy, France. More about Sand and Steel by Dr Peter Caddick- Adams: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/1062921/peter-caddick-adams.html Presenter: Peter Moore Guest: Dr Peter Caddick-Adams Producer: Maria Nolan Reading: Ryan Bernsten (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/50-states-of-mind/id1458481030)

Upon landing at Sword Beach the morning of June 6, 1944, one group of eite British commandos were accompanied by a Highland bagpiper, who emphasized the greatness of their victory. This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory

On episode three we talk about Bill Millin, the Mad Piper of Sword Beach and how sometimes you just have to fight fascism without wearing underwear. We touch on Nick's time storming the beaches of Normandy for the glory of My Chemical Romance and the joys of waterlogged wool clothes. Share, rate, and review us on Itunes for the glory of the Black Parade. Follow the show on Twitter Follow Joe on Twitter Follow Nick on Twitter

Jared Watson, lead singer of the Dirty Heads and mastermind behind hip hop outfit “Sword Beach” hangs out with Rome for Episode 3, “The Sword in the Stoned.” Join these two chart-topping pals as they share a few laughs, talk some shit, discuss the ninja evolution process and why its critical you have headphones on when playing Resident Evil Biohazard.

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The introduction to Piper Bill talking about his time at Sword Beach.

The introduction to Piper Bill talking about his time at Sword Beach.

This episode focus' on the third Scenario from the Memoir '44 base game, called Sword Beach.We take a look at some of the history releated to the allied landings at Sword Beach with material being kindly loaned to the podcast by The D-Day Museum, Portsmouth.Jack Guritza has come up trumps once again with a splendid dramatisation of game based on Sword Beach.We've got the usual period-audio inserts, this day in 1944 and an overview of the Sword Beach scenario and my insights into how to play it.As a bonus for this episode I also review a book I recently finished called "Dunkirk Fight to the Last Man". Here's a Memoir '44 scenario I threw together when inspired by reading this book.Download the show.