D-Day: The Logistics Of The Largest Amphibious Invasion In History | Normandy '44 | War Stories

Love love love James Holland best historian of ww2❤❤❤❤❤

I enjoyed the presentation, James and Paul together is a win! Don’t quite understand the negativity of some.

Im no historian but this superb.

If I had to choose between a documentary by or with James Holland and a documentary about logistics in war I'd sit here frozen until someone kicked me out of my chair. I'm extremely thankful you're sparing me the choice. 😁

“Logistics wins wars. Period!” General Chuck Horner

Love James Holland 🙌🏻

Part 2 is titled: D-day: What was it really like storming Omaha...

Thank god for historians bringing us the 'hidden history'...who knew supplies were important? I've clearly watched too much Hollywood where bullets never run out....though I do remember that old saying that a 'soldier marches on his stomach'...and I've heard of the Mulberry harbours and Atlantic convoys, Arctic convoys and the Redball Express and Monty building up his supplies before launching his attack on Rommel...indeed many films made about those.

Yep....logistics have been a totally hidden part of warfare until now.

Thank you, thank you! Have been searching for years for details about the D-Day logistics!!

so very interesting to a WWII history buff, Thank you. My dad was In Italy with the Canadian 5th Division, Perth regiment.

My take, the more I learn, is that logistics and a visceral understanding of the difficulties of transportation are the reason Eisenhower was tapped as supreme commander. He wasn't in the trenches during WWI, he was slogging across the US collecting data and writing reports. He had a good idea what sloggiing across Europe would entail. Hence the US interstate highway system.

Recently I've come to agree that way not enough emphasis is put on the logistic achievement, especially made by the US Army during this war and later. Without the aid of computers and modern modes of shipping, they moved huge quantities of men and material of every size and description, starting with the D-Day invasion, the Red Ball express supply line, the transfer of troops from the European Theater after VE Day to the other side of the world to the Pacific Theater, and then during the 11 months of the Berlin /Airlift.

There are videos avail here on all these events. I encourage everyone with an interest in the history of the era to check them out.

It seems odd to make a documentary about the logistics of the greatest amphibious operation and not mention Operation Neptune under command of Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay, who commanded a fleet of almost 7000 vessels and some 195,000 naval personnel, greater numbers than of the troops who landed in Normandy on the 6th June.

Surely the Rangers trained for their deployments in Northern Ireland and Scotland for the cliff assault on Point de Hoc?

I read a comment by Erwin Rommel to the effect that even before the enemy is sighted, much less the first gun fired, the people who are responsible for supply have set the outcome of the battle. It may a bit extreme, but he knew a lot more about war than I do.

James Holland has been a long time fan. I have watched many of his documentaries over the years. I have number of his book’s too. He explained military history with humanity in mind. This is a great site Thank You.General Bernard Montgomery will always be one of my favorite generals of all time.

Interesting, but hardly any of it is about the logistics of D-Day, as the title states

Nice house, great car. I’d love to hang out with James Holland and Paul Woodage.

The Rhodesian Light Infantry jumped at 400 ft. They had at least 3 combat jumps a day and keep the record for the most combat jumps in the world that will never be broken ever. Look it up, you will be dumbstruck.

Oh yes, Rhodesia is called Zimbabwe today.

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I served with the 1st ID from 2013-2017. History and heritage is a huge part of the Division. I was there for the centennial and a few of my friends got to be in some of the Normandy anniversaries they’d send people over to be a part of. It’s truly an honor to carry on that legacy

Pitiful video! Hardly any numbers and supplies and too much jabber that is NOT about logistics. Did an adult review this video prior to release? Best of luck, but this is rather awful. LOGISTICS!! LOGISTICS!! LOGISTICS!!

Is this series on history hit? Just subscribed and cant find it

Britain just doesn't have enough historians, especially white ones on the tele.

James Holland is a terrific historian and his passion for the material is infectious. We essentially moved an entire city across a sea. D Day was a logistical miracle almost

Was at some of these places in September last year, including RAF Tarrant Rushton! Just finished The Savage Storm, James is a great writer!

I could listen and watch James Holland all day this guy not only knows his stuff but hes got a real passion for the people who were actually there and just wants to know all he can about what theyve got to say really good

those patches on his leather jacket are reproductions & thank god for that. A real Merrill's Marauders is anywhere from $50-$100 for the standard fully embroidered type. & the Devil's Brigade or 1st Special Service Force 1SSF can go from $100-$300. Not to mention the SF wings on his sleeve & RANGERS lozenge.

D Day would have been a disaster without the allied troops being supplied with its daily Met Stats from the west coast of Ireland.

If Hollands on it it's worth watching un like many uthers your not going to see him on a🐂💩 Bigfoot building the pyramids documentary next week.... drives me mad.

What is FFI on the car please?

James Holland is by far my most favorite historian. In addition to this, his presenting of the Battle of Britain is spectacular. Currently involved in his book on the Dam Busters. I look to read anything he writes and watch anything he comments on.

Fantastic production - and I could not help noticing that amazing car! If you'd care to sell it, let me know.

My father served under Montgomery - Rifleman London Irish Rifles, Sicily, Anzio and up Italy until wounded.

He had no good opinion of Montgomery.

Such a shame they get this entirely wrong from the get-go, in the title. Although the Normandy campaign was larger the actual amphibious assault of Sicily, Operation Husky, was larger than Overlord, more men, more ships huge distances to cover, some of the troops coming from as far as the USA. The crossing to Normandy was a tiny distance by comparison. I do have to say that Hollands book on Normandy is the best I have come across though, so I can only assume the title was click bait.

Visited the beaches and Pegasus Bridge back in 2005, thinking it’s time to go again.

Back in about 1973, I had to choose a book for an English oral exam, I chose Dawn Of D-Day by David Howarth.
Miss Jones was to be my examiner & her first question was….” What does the D stand for in D-Day?”
I had no idea, the answer certainty wasn’t in the book & I’ve found no reference to it anywhere else!! she stated it was for “Deliverance” as in, Deliverance-Day!!
Is there any truth in this at all??

James' passion and enthusiasm about the subject is so infectious. Brilliant guy!

Great video. Thank you.

I was disappointed that there was no mention of the pipeline rapidly buil under the Channel by the Allies. This was important for fuelling armor and mechanized units.

Absolutely the best series on D-Day
James is incredible his in-depth knowledge is second to none and to have Mike there was an absolute privilege to watch

Wow! This was an awesome Documentary!

Many years ago... I belonged to a Methodist fellowship group along with a gentleman who had helped plan the D-Day invasion. He had an MBA from Harvard (when MBAs were much rarer) and one of his prize possessions was a map (hand-drawn on parcel-wrapping paper) of the routes from England to France mounted on a wall in his home. He passed away over thirty years ago and was one of the brightest people I have ever met.

In the middle of Savage Storm (James Holland), and he writes like he talks - so easy to listen too and read. As are his other books I’ve read. Thank you James. Also listen to “We Have Ways of Making You Talk” with Al Murray. Tremendous and easy to listen too and soak up the history. Cheers guys and now going to dive into this video. Regards from Cornwall 👍👍👍

What can you say? James Holland is a fantastic public historian making history easy for the casual user but also giving more information to the interested historian. Really appreciate all your work, and very jealous of your life and achievements.

It was the best of times and the worst of times, bit those who fought for freedom and democracy, are the shining stars. God bless them all.

Are you putting the second part of this up?

Actually Okinawa was the largest invasion.