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PEL 040 Reflecting on D-Day: 80 Years On with Eric von Essex
Episode 40
Published 1 year, 10 months ago
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Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com
Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Joining me today is Eric von Essex, who shares personal anecdotes from his father's experiences during World War II. Eric's father was a survivor of the siege of Malta, the invasion of Sicily, Italy, and D-Day itself. We discuss the often overlooked aspects of war, including the camaraderie and humanity shown by soldiers on both sides.