On today’s Saturday Matinee, we dust off our VHS tape to rewatch the 1962 D-Day mega-epic "The Longest Day". Its star-studded cast cements this film as a classic war movie, but how historically accurate is it?Link to War Movie Theatre: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/war-movie-theatreSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.
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Jan 2023
The Attack on Nancy Kerrigan
January 6, 1994. US figure skating champion, Nancy Kerrigan, is assaulted by an accomplice of fellow skater, Tonya Harding, at the US Championships in Detroit.
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Mar 2020
From Dunkirk to D-Day: The Story of Major Leslie Young
Today, I'm proud to be joined by Sir Nicholas Young. Nick is the son of British Major, Leslie Young and the former executive of the British Red Cross. In this episode, we discuss the remarkable war story of his father.Support the show and visit our sponsor www.legacy-collectibles ... Show More
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Oct 2024
History Daily: Breaking the Sound Barrier
<p>October 14, 1947. US Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound, a feat many aviators previously believed impossible.</p><p><br></p><p>You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to ... Show More
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Jun 2025
Listen Now: A Twist of History
<p>The Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War remains the bloodiest day in American history. That day, and the future of the United States, could have turned out very differently, if not for a single note and three cigars.</p><p>Listen now: <a href="https://ballen. ... Show More
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