Today we have a special guest post for Unknown History listeners. David Crowther hosts the History of England podcast, where he delves into England&#39;s history from the end of Roman Britain to present day. This episode focuses on Queen Mary, Lady Elizabeth, and their strained relationship in 1500&#39;s England. Listen to learn about the queen&#39;s attempt to "remove a thorn" from her rule. Learn more about the History of England Podcast at: https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/

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BONUS: Introducing The History of England

In the last episode from Season 3 of Unknown History, we learn how the American Troops finally won the beach from German defenders at Omaha Beach. This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit magellantv.com/unknownhistory

87 S3 -- D-DAY: When the Tides Turned on Omaha Beach

Today, we hear from the other side of D-Day—the German colonel tasked with driving the Allied forces off the beaches. Could the panzer tank division and its colorful leader turn the tide on June 6, 1944? This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory.

86 S3 -- D-DAY: The German Opposition

Upon landing at Sword Beach the morning of June 6, 1944, one group of eite British commandos were accompanied by a Highland bagpiper, who emphasized the greatness of their victory. This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory

85 S3 -- D-DAY: Bagpipes and Snipers

A group of American Rangers, led by the bold James Rudder, were some of the strongest and bravest soldiers in D-Day battles. Learn how they sabotaged a giant stockpile of German weapons aimed at Normandy beaches.

84 S3 -- D-DAY: American Rangers Who Terrified the Germans

Two brothers, Charles and Elliot Dalton, fought side-by-side on the morning of June 6, 1944, leading the Juno Beach landings.

83 S3 -- D-Day: The Tale of Two Brothers

If you've seen 'Saving Private Ryan,' you know too well the images of the first flight of men invading and dying on the beach on D-Day—today, we learn the true story of that fateful mission.

82 S3 -- D-DAY: D-Day: The Men in the 'Suicide Wave'

As dawn broke on June 6, 1944, Allied forces were conducting their first wave of landings on Utah Beach—and quickly realized that a part of their plan had gone very, very wrong.

81 S3 -- D-DAY: The Utah Beach Landings

A few hours before the beach landings at Normandy, Allied troops invaded the Merville Battery—a giant gun encampment—with instructions to destroy it. However, they had hundreds less soldiers than necessary to complete the mission.

80 S3 -- D-DAY: The Battle for Merville

As we lead up to the climax of D-Day, we learn about the early hours of June 6, 1944, and the soldiers who executed a mission so dangerous, they expected death.

79 S3 -- D-DAY: One of the Most Dangerous Missions of D-Day

Hours before the beach landings on D-Day, a group of men underwent a dangerous nighttime mission in France. What happened in that fateful operation?

78 S3 -- D-DAY: The Mission You've Never Heard Of

On June 5, 1944, the night of what was supposed to be D-Day, the five massive fleets heading for the French coast suddenly stopped and turned around—but why?

77 S3 -- D-DAY: What Happened on the Eve of D-Day?

In part one of our exciting third-season, D-DAY, we learn about George Lane and his extraordinary undercover mission to Nazi-occupied France. Learn more about D-Day by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/d-day-what-was-operation-tarbrush-x Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250134943

76 S3 -- D-DAY: What Was Operation Tarbrush X?

Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill were two of the most famous plainsmen of the American West, and also became trusted friends. How did this friendship come to be?  Read the transcript here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/friendship-in-the-american-frontier-wild-bill-and-buffalo-bill Get the book here: https://amzn.to/2EAiyDB

75 Wild Bill - Friendship in the American Frontier: Wild Bill and Buffalo Bill

Even America Frontier's first and fastest gunslinger had a softer, romantic side—on this episode, we learn about the women that captured Wild Bill Hickok's heart. Tom Clavin tells all in his book Wild Bill. Read the transcript here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-softer-side-of-wild-bill-hickok Get the book here: https://amzn.to/2EAiyDB

74 Wild Bill - The Softer Side of Wild Bill Hickok

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