World War II with Tom Hanks
Overlord
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After years of discussion over how to take the fight directly to Germany, the Allies set a target for a cross-channel invasion: Normandy, spring of 1944. But the road to Operation Overlord is no easy journey, with Hitler lying in wait. For the Allies, it’s a race to pull off one of the most complicated operations in military history.
This episode features interviews with (in order of appearance):
Dan Snow, historian and broadcaster
Robert Citino, senior historian, National WWII Museum
Craig L. Symonds, military historian and author
Sarada Peri, presidential speechwriter and political analyst
Dan Carlin, podcaster, Hardcore History
Jon Meacham, presidential historian
Michel Paradis, professor, Columbia University
Geoffrey Wawro, professor, University of North Texas
Dr. Peter Lieb, military historian and author
James Holland, military historian and author
Colonel Douglas Douds, professor, US Army War College
Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst
Martin Morgan, military historian and author
Paul Woodadge, author and Normandy battlefield guide
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