June 6, 2024
A war correspondent’s dearest wish is to be unemployed.
Robert Capa, one of few war correspondents embedded with the U.S. military during the early hours of D-Day. Capa captured some of the only photographs of the historic invasion from the perspective of U.S. soldiers landing on Omaha Beach, Normandy … including the photo featured in this post.
THE GOAL OF OUR REPORTING IS SIMPLE:
We all likely know of “D-Day“: June 6th, 1944.
But what more can we learn to truly understand why it matters and how it impacted America’s story and beyond? Let’s start here: With a reminder, that while we will honor and share stories from that day and beyond … we wish war never happened. And we won’t conflict celebrating the lives impacted with celebrating conflict itself.
Jenna’s recent trip to Normandy, France, and her on-the-ground reporting provides unique perspective as we mark the anniversary of a pivotal moment in world history.
JENNA’S SPECIAL REPORT:
Read the report HERE.
See below to watch the broadcast.
Podcast Links: Apple, Spotify, Direct Download (and anywhere podcasts are broadcast).
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JENNA’S ON-THE-GROUND REPORTING:
What to Know about D-Day’s Famous Photograph: Watch HERE. The photograph titled “Into The Jaws Of Death” shows what many confronted that day. But the picture of the Normandy Invasion looked much different by the end of the day on June 6, 1944.
Who Served? Stories from Utah Beach: Watch HERE. Utah Beach presented different challenges than Omaha. The Germans had flooded nearby farmland – leading some paratroopers to drown (weighted down by their heavy packs) while also creating an obstacle for those moving off the beach.
Come Inside a German Bunker with J.D. Huitt of “The History Underground”: Watch HERE. Jenna conducts an impromptu interview with J.D. Huitt of @TheHistoryUnderground, visiting a German bunker perched above Omaha Beach, near the Normandy American Cemetery.
An Unexpected Conversation: Watch HERE. Meet David Zammit and Elysa Scerri who came to the beaches of Normandy for the first time on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. David had a special mission: to honor his grandfather, who landed on D-Day +1.
The Incredible, True Story Behind a Normandy Battlefield: Watch HERE. The battle happened in the early hours after the paratroopers landed during the D-Day Invasion. Nearby, heavy German firepower rang from the farmland, aimed at American soldiers. The order given to Easy Company officer in charge, First Lieutenant Dick Winters? “Take care of it.” And they did.
Come with Me to a Key Site on D-Day … Carentan: Watch HERE. In this beautiful French town in the Normandy countryside, a church has withstood centuries of conflict. Inside you’ll find a special tribute to those who served during the D-Day invasion.
Who Hid in This Steeple? Watch HERE. Jenna gives us a history lesson on her morning run.
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MORE STORIES:
Stories from Normandy ~ Remembering and Reflecting on D-Day, 80 Years Later: In our special edition of our weekend newsletter, we aim to share with you facts, stories and insight that will both inform and inspire … in a way that makes you feel SmartHER about the campaign that changed America’s story, and world history, forever.
Read the special edition newsletter HERE.
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Photo by Robert Capa: “Assault landing, one of the first waves at Omaha. The Coast Guard caption identifies the unit as Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Photo courtesy of Center of Military History” (U.S. Army).
by Aimee Roberts, based in Virginia
