Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - DW - 20190612:05:35:00
The naval lottery. but even this opening failed to pave the way for the ground troops they encountered strong german defense fire. as long as the enemy could supply enough ammunition to its beach fortifications the allied invasion would not be able to succeed. it was the task of the power troopers to cut off the job and supply routes by taking control of all bridges near the beaches so that the allied ground forces could land safely. but. this mission was extremely dangerous the generals expected a casualty rate of 50 percent. and shames and his comrades realized what they were up against. dol...