The African American Soldiers of D-Day | History Traveler Episode 184

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Part 10 of the “Normandy 1944” Series

Were there any African American troops who landed at Omaha or Utah Beach on D-Day? You never see them depicted in any movies on the subject. It turns out that there was in the form of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion. These men provided a valuable service on D-Day that did much to secure the beachhead for the Allies. We also touch on the story of one African American medic whose actions on June 6th very well should have earned him the Medal of Honor. Much to learn in this one!

Videos referenced in this episode:

– D-Day: The First to Fall at Omaha Beach (Episode 47): (note: I mispronounce the name of Jimmie Monteith in that one; go easy on me)
– From @WW2TV , Waverly Woodson, a Forgotten Hero:

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Other episodes that you might enjoy:

– Pegasus Bridge: The First Assault on D-Day (Episode 177):
– Omaha Beach From the GERMAN Perspective (EP 181):
– Exploring the FORGOTTEN 6th Beach of D-Day (EP 175):
– The Private Collection of Major Dick Winters (EP 151):

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