Today marks the eightieth anniversary of the D-Day landings which had been a turning level within the Second World War and finally led to the Allied victory over Nazi Germany.
On this episode, Niall Paterson sits down with historian and safety analyst Professor Michael Clarke to speak about why the beachheads in Normandy had been so crucial, his father’s expertise there, what occurred subsequent within the struggle and why there are parallels between from time to time as Vladimir Putin threatens Europe.
Plus, Royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills on the occasions in Normandy right now commemorating D-Day.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
