They jumped into darkness with almost no chance of survival.
Bestselling author James Donovan joins Why Wars Happened to reveal the untold story of the 82nd Airborne on D-Day — chaos, courage, and the impossible mission that made victory possible.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to Why Wars Happened
01:08 – The 82nd Airborne’s D-Day mission
03:34 – Strategic importance of bridges
05:53 – Challenges & obstacles
09:55 – The chaotic night jump
14:43 – Eisenhower’s contingency letter
19:26 – Battle of the Bulge connections
20:17 – Casualties & courage
22:37 – Leadership of Ridgeway & Gavin
26:59 – Training & initiative
31:59 – Lafayette Bridge assault
35:15 – Legacy & remembrance
37:03 – Donovan’s research & connection
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