The D-Day Invasion: Battle on the Beaches
Episode 1
The events of June 6, 1944, when more than 150,000 troops took part in the largest amphibious invasion in history with the aim of liberating Europe from Germany. The programme begins with veterans and the family of soldiers involved describe their experiences from midnight until 7.30am, with expert commentary from historians Max Hastings and Onyeka Nubia
The D-Day Invasion: Battle on the Beaches airs on Channel 5 at 4:00 PM, Sunday 12 May. (Subtitles, revised.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
History
Graham Cooper
Producer
Oliver Wright
Executive Producer