D-Day's Forgotten First Landing
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- čas přidán 12. 05. 2021
- Think you have heard it all about D-Day? Well, think again. This is the story of the first Allied landing on 6 June 1944, and it wasn't on mainland France, but rather two islands lying off Utah Beach that threatened the entire American operation in that sector. Discover the full story here...
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"So you were the first to invade France on D-Day?" "Yup" "What were you armed with?" "A knife and a pair of speedos"
My grandfather was a tank driver in the 24th Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, 4th Cavalry Group. He wasn’t involved in this operation but he landed at Utah a few days later. They fought continuously for the next 11 months. The hedgerows in Normandy, the breakout, the Hurtgen Forest, The Bulge. He was the kindest, gentlest, most loving man I’ve ever known. It’s always been hard to imagine what a group of steely eyed killers he and his friends had to become. He passed 5 years ago at 97, I think the last of the WWII 4th CAV veterans. He will always be a hero.
Anyone else just LOVE this guy?
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This landing is Forgotten no more. Thanks Mark for this!
UDT people, the ancestors of the SEALS.
I think you have forgotten that the British raid on Pegasus Bridge was undertaken on the night of 5th of June in order to prevent the Germans from demolishing the bridges needed for the invasion forces to break out from the beaches. I mention this as my father was the pilot of one of gliders used in the raid which was the first allied landing on D-Day
It’s really mind blowing how much history about ww2 is hidden or never spoken about. Thank you for sharing all of this information with us Dr. Felton, you’re a real treasure!
I could listen to Dr. Felton talk about the stages of paint drying and no doubt I would entertained; he’s just that good.
Definetly a piece of D-Day that is never mentioned in any documentaries. Thank you Dr. Felton for bringing to light a small but still important part of History mostly forgotten. Always look forward to what you have in store for us.
An important and cool historic event is forgotten and lost for decades
Glad you mentioned a couple of the volunteer names and described their efforts - they deserve place in history for their exceptional bravery in the face of an unknown enemy.
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They may have been forgotten but with Dr Felton's help their names shall live forever more.
I have read dozens of books on D-Day by eminent historians like Sir John Keegan, but I’ve never heard this amazing story. You never fail to impress, Dr. Felton, with your bloodhound-like ability to find interesting, overlooked and important tales. Well done (again).
Nothing about the war should be forgotten. Lest we forget, right. That's what makes Mark Feltons videos so valuable. He reveals these less mentioned stories to us all so that we can remember. Thanks Mark.
Imagine swimming to an island and crawling up into a minefield then slowly moving forward inch by inch all the while wondering if you are going to be spotted or trigger a mine. Then finally getting to the center of the island only to find a sign saying "Ha ha, sucks to be you!"
I bet that few months later,he will once again reveal to us about another unknown fact that we don't know about D-Day
Who knew this? I’ve read dozens of books on the Normandy landings and not one mention!!!! Thank you Dr. Felton for all that you do for us and for those who “have done.”
I have never heard any mention of these islands even existing until today. Thank you Dr. Felton for sharing an amazing slice of history