D-Day: Minute by Minute
2021– · 5 · 60 min · 1 season
S01E02 · Victory
Wed, 29 Sept, 6:00 am
Historians Max Hastings and Onyeka Nubia give context to the veterans' stories and explain the slow German response, with tank units only to be released on Hitler's orders and, on that fateful day, he slept late and no one dared disturb him.
About
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.
Episodes
- E01
Invasion
Tue, 28 Sept· 60 minThe 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.
- E02
Victory
Wed, 29 Sept· 60 minHistorians Max Hastings and Onyeka Nubia give context to the veterans' stories and explain the slow German response, with tank units only to be released on Hitler's orders and, on that fateful day, he slept late and no one dared disturb him.
Cast
Tim McInnerny
Narrator
Mark Ebulué
Voice Actor