D-Day: The Soldiers' Story

Documentary History War 2023

A two-part documentary that tells the story of D-Day - June the 6th, 1944 like it's never been told before as presenter Giles Milton reveals an astonishing tale of fear, courage and heroism.

Director: Lyndy Saville

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Episodes

EP 1

D-Day: The Soldiers' Story — Episode 1

Giles Milton visits key D-Day sites along the Normandy coastline - including Omaha Beach and Pegasus Bridge - and we hear the stories of the men and women on both…

1 Sep 2026 12:05

EP 2

D-Day: The Soldiers' Story — Episode 2

Giles Milton guides us round Normandy - the place where the D-Day invasion proved successful - from the gliders who went behind enemy lines to paratroopers who ambushed vital German…

2 Sep 2026 11:25