Public Lecture: The Miracle of D-Day, 6 June 1944: 80th Anniversary

A free public lecture presented by Noel Phelan at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park

Join the Military History Society of NSW for a free public lecture at the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

This year, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944. Operation Overlord was the greatest amphibious assault in history, a crucial turning point in World War II, and a miracle of planning, logistics, coordination and supply.

In this detailed lecture, Noel Phelan will cover decisions by Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin; strategies by both Eisenhower and Rommel; the complex and detailed planning; the myriad of German defences; the deception and confusion of the Germans involving Patton; the clever design of military equipment, the construction of an artificial harbour; the scuttling of 70 ships to form a breakwater; the towing and sinking of 210 Phoenix caissons to form a breakwater; the aerial support of 1,000 heavy bombers and fighters; the naval support of 28 battleships and 56 destroyers; and the industrial might of America to build 1,700 Liberty ships and masses of other military equipment.

When: Saturday, 3 August 2024 at 10.30 am.
Where: The Auditorium, Anzac Memorial Hyde Park.
Admission: Free, but a donation is appreciated.
For information: president@militaryhistorynsw.com.au