The Normandy campaign's forgotten naval heroes

Nick Hewitt shines a spotlight on the often forgotten role the navy played during the 1944 Normandy campaign

Published: July 8, 2024 at 7:48 AM

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Ferrying troops to the beaches wasn’t the only contribution sailors made during the Allied invasion of Normandy. In this special Long Read written by Nick Hewitt, we mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day by revealing how the Allied navies played a pivotal – and often overlooked – role in the Normandy invasion.

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HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the June 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.

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