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It's 1944, and D-Day is on the horizon. With the Russians on the attack and the Allies about to take Rome, Hitler's armies are on the defensive. Now his "impregnable" Atlantic Wall will be tested. Leading the defensive is Erwin Rommel, who obstructs the beaches and floods the lowlands in preparation of the Allied invasion force. One thing he doesn't know...the Resistance have got their hands on his plans. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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D-Day: What Was It Really Like On Omaha Beach? | Battlezone
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Society
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49 minutes
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English
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