Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Gold, Juno, and Sword Beaches

The video discusses the British 50th Infantry Division's landing on Gold Beach during D-Day, highlighting the weak German defenses and effective Allied naval bombardment. The British achieved significant inland penetration, establishing a strong beachhead. The video also covers the Canadian assault on Juno Beach, where they faced heavy defenses and casualties. Lessons from the failed Dieppe Raid influenced Allied planning, avoiding heavily fortified ports in future invasions.

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