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Why did the Normandy landings happen on that beach? The technical aspects of the amphibious attack

Why did the Allied landings take place specifically in Normandy? The choice of that stretch of coast for D-Day was anything but random. The geology of the French beaches proved to be crucial for the success of Operation Overlord — the invasion that changed the course of World War II and inspired films like Saving Private Ryan. In this video, together with Stefano Gandelli, we explore the strategic and natural reasons behind this decision, how the beaches were analyzed, and the key stages of the operation that, on June 6, 1944, wrote one of the most important chapters in our history. 00:00 The story of the Normandy landings 01:56 Why Normandy was chosen: the role of geologists 03:00 How the landing sites were analyzed: collecting samples 04:10 Operation Overlord begins – June 6, 1944 05:33 How the Normandy landings changed the course of World War II #geopop #worldwar2 #normandylanding