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The unsung heroines of D-Day

Although their role is often overlooked, the 1944 invasion of Normandy could not have been executed without the crucial input of women.

Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with The Open University

Narrated by Tessa Dunlop, animation by Peter Caires

Originally published on 4 June 2024

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