The Logistics of D-Day

Episode 2

How The Allies Fooled The Germans

In the second episode of the Logistics of D-Day we explore the deception tactics of WW2 that ensured Normandy would not be a hive of German soldiers waiting for an invasion.

Episode 3

Clearing A Way To The Beaches

In this episode of the Logistics of D-Day we explore the challenges the Allies faced before laying the first foot inside Fortress Europe.

Episode 4

Landing Craft - How The Allies Got Ashore

In this episode we explore the unsung heroes of D-Day, the landing craft. Stockpiling these ships proved to be one of the most difficult logistical issues of D-Day and their numbers ultimately determined the magnitude of the first wave.

Episode 5

The Logistics Of Airborne Landings

In this episode we explore how the first men arrived on June 6th. Twenty three thousand men landed in Normandy on D-Day by parachute and glider, this is how they did it.

Episode 6

The Logistics Of Close Air Support

In this episode of The Logistics of D-Day we explore the logistics of close air support, which required new airfields to be constructed rapidly within spitting distance of the front lone.

Episode 7

The Logistics Of Fuel Supply

In the first week of the invasion of western Europe over 55 thousand vehicles came ashore over the beaches of Normandy. Keeping these vehicles fuelled was a massive logistical challenge. In this episode of The Logistics of D-Day, we explore how the Allies managed to keep their war machine marching forward with thousands of tonnes of fuel delivery.

Episode 8

Mulberry Harbours

In this episode we explore the extraordinary floating harbours, which were towed across the English Channel on D-Day to keep the Allied front line supplied.

Episode 9

The Red Ball Express

In the final episode of The Logistics of D-Day we explore the extraordinary efforts the allies made to keep the front line supplied.