Join us as we walk through Saint Mère Église, the first town liberated by the Allies after D-Day on June 7th, 1944. Discover the historical significance of this location, including the heroic story of paratrooper John Steele, the role of 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, and the impact of General Eisenhower’s orders.
We also visit the local church with stunning stained glass windows commemorating the paratroopers. This episode offers a deep dive into the town’s liberation and its transformation over the last eighty years.
00:00 Liberation Day in Saint Mère Église
01:22 The Story of John Steele
02:44 Inside the Historic Church
03:02 The Paratroopers of D-Day
03:36 The Role of Crickets
04:08 Challenges of Parachuting
05:38 Honoring Eisenhower
