The sixth of June 1944 DDay 80 years on, is still the largest amphibious invasion of all time. It's a date that evokes emotion and national pride in equal measure, and it not only changed the Second World War, but history itself. Yet, what if the operation hadn't been a success?

Welcome to History Undone with James Hanson, the show where we take an alternative look at the events which have shaped our world.

Each episode will focus on a different battle from throughout history, but using modern military analysis, we'll ask how things could have played out differently with a few tactical changes.

This week James Hanson is joined by historian and researcher at The Tank Museum Chris Copson, and former Amphibious Commander Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry, to investigate what would have happened if the offensive action at Omaha and other beaches had failed.

00:00 Introduction
01:30 Fortress Europe
03:17 Normandy Landing Zones
06:56 Battle for Omaha Beach
13:33 American Assault
20:20 'Let's Get Off The Beach'
23:53 Pointe Du Hoc
25:08 DDay Deception
34:01 'Killing Every Target 10 Times'
35:19 Chaos and Confusion
37:55 Element of Surprise
42:57 What If DDay had failed?

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