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Engines of Our Ingenuity 3129: What Went Wrong on D-Day

Richard H. Armstrong

Posted on June 15, 2022 · Episode: 3129 What Went Wrong on D-Day: The Paradox of the Allies’ Greatest Campaign. Today, when things go terribly wrong.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 3133: The Liar That Helped Win D-Day

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Posted on July 27, 2022 · Episode: 3133 Juan Pujol García: the Liar Who Helped Win D-Day. Today, a great big liar saves the day.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 3130: A War of Concrete

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Posted on July 20, 2022 · Episode: 3130 A War of Concrete: The Mulberry Harbors and the Invasion of Normandy. Today, a portable port saves the day.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 3276: Airplane Engines

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Posted on July 1, 2022 · Episode: 3276 Should airplane engines be cooled by liquid or air? Today, a design might go either way.

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