Don’t get me wrong, the opening sequence in Saving Private Ryan, the one where Tom Hanks’ Captain Miller leads soldiers on the storming of Omaha Beach, is one of the greatest cinematic moments of the 20th century. I’m going to be honest, I didn’t know of Captain James Stagg and his story until about a year ago, when I listened to Noiser’s D-Day: The Tide Turns, a 12-part podcast about the planning, execution, and aftermath of the famous operation. The section of the extensive drama detailing the intense pressure placed on Stagg and his team in the hours that led up to D-Day, and his successful attempt to convince Eisenhower to postpone the invasion by a day due to unfavorable weather conditions, is mesmerizing.
Author: Philip Sledge
Published at: 2026-02-01 23:05:00
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