The podcast episodes 'The Daredevils of D-Day - Part 1' (link) and 'The Daredevils of D-Day - Part 2' (link) highlight the pivotal role of British airborne forces in the Normandy invasion on D-Day. These episodes vividly recount the heroic actions of British paratroopers and glider-borne troops who captured vital bridges behind enemy lines, and then tenaciously defended them against German counterattacks until reinforcements arrived.
The use of gliders and parachute insertions to conduct these 'coup de main' operations was a risky but crucial tactic that helped ensure the success of the D-Day landings. The episodes explore the challenges, logistics, and bravery involved in these airborne missions.