Timewatch - Bloody Omaha

Looking at why Omaha Beach was the hardest beach to capture in the D-day landings.

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History

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History series. Researchers and historians are still arguing about why Omaha Beach was the hardest beach to capture in the D-day landings. Presented by Richard Hammond.

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Key talent: Richard Hammond

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