80 years ago this year the Allies landed the largest modern assault force on to Nazi-occupied Europe, this story is only a tiny slice of the bigger picture, but it follows Major (later Major General) Allan ‘Tony’ Younger DSO, OBE, as he goes from training to assaulting the beaches at Normandy. With extra information provided by Colonel (Retired) Don Bigger, Corps Historian.
CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING:
THIS FILM FEATURES THE WORDS OF AN OFFICER WHO SAW ACTION ON D-DAY AND VIDEO OF THE AFTERMATH.
CONTAINS IMAGES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF DECEASED SOLDIERS AND BATTLE.
VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
HEADPHONE USERS: PLEASE BE AWARE HIGH PITCHED AND LOUD SOUNDS
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The story of the Corps of Royal Engineers is one of skill, courage, inspired initiative under fire, and behind-the-lines engineering endeavour. To learn more visit: www.re-museum.co.uk.
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