In 1944, Europe’s future hinged on a daring Allied strategy to deploy more than 150,000 soldiers onto the shores of Normandy within a single day. This monumental effort involved an impressive fleet of ships, ranging from innovative to perilously experimental. Join us as we delve into the D-Day invasion from a naval perspective, highlighting the essential maritime operation that ferried troops to the beaches. We’ll also showcase the cutting-edge technology of the varied and courageous vessels that navigated the English Channel, featuring personal stories from those who experienced this momentous event firsthand.
Show
Combat Ships
Episode
S01E03
Air Date
Aug 31, 2017
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Warships of the World Wars
S01E02
Submarines War Beneath the Waves
S01E03
The Vessels That Saved D-Day
S01E04
The First Metal Warships
S01E05
Torpedo Boats at War
S01E06
Cold War Warriors
S01E07
Rescue Ships
S01E08
The Smallest Ships of War
S01E09
Mighty Wooden Warships
S01E10
Secrets and Lies