Jun 10, 2025
Online Program
Online Lecture: Honoring D-Day — Echoes of Valor & Victory
Program No. 24954RJ
Join us on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 1 p.m. (ET)/ 10 a.m. (PT), for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about D-Day, the beginning of the end for Nazi oppression in Europe.
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At a Glance
On June 6, 1944, the Allies undertook one of the most bold and significant operations of World War II—a massive amphibious and airborne assault in Normandy, marking the beginning of the end for Nazi oppression in Europe. Join us to honor this monumental day with an inspiring online lecture by Dr. Spencer Jones, esteemed historian and author. The first 24 hours of Operation Overlord, codenamed “D-Day,” saw a united effort of American, British, and Canadian forces to overcome Hitler's formidable 'Atlantic Wall' and secure essential beachheads. Dr. Jones will unveil the strategic brilliance and steadfast bravery that marked this pivotal moment, propelling the Allies towards the liberation of Europe—a testament to extraordinary courage and strategic genius that clinched the Allied victory.
General Notes
Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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Spencer Jones
Dr. Spencer Jones is an award-winning historian with a special interest in the First and Second World Wars and the life of Sir Winston Churchill. He is a senior lecturer in armed forces and war studies at the University of Wolverhampton, and serves in the British Army as the regimental historian of the Royal Artillery. His most recent publication is 'The Armchair General World War One: Can You Win the Great War?'
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Spencer Jones
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Dr. Spencer Jones is an award-winning historian with a special interest in the First and Second World Wars and the life of Sir Winston Churchill. He is a senior lecturer in armed forces and war studies at the University of Wolverhampton, and serves in the British Army as the regimental historian of the Royal Artillery. His most recent publication is 'The Armchair General World War One: Can You Win the Great War?'
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Wonderful lecture.
— Review left July 17, 2024
I recently attended an online lecture on WWII D-Day. I have never been disappointed by any lecture presented by Road Scholar and look forward to their great variety of presentations. They are a light in my day.
— Review left June 23, 2024
An excellent, insightful and detailed glimpse into the 24 hours that saved the world! Thank you, Dr. Spencer Jones, for your expertise and references.
— Review left June 18, 2024
Highly informative with just the right amount of detail explained. Dr. Spencer Jones was superb.
— Review left June 15, 2024
This online lecture describing many details and relatively unknown facts about each of the beaches of the invasion of Normandy on D-Day was extremely informative and presented the confusion, mis-coordination were overcome by strong leadership, outright bravery, determination and dedication of the forces who had been tasked to undertake "The Great Crusade." An excellent lecture.
— Review left June 14, 2024
This was a fantastic program, everything about the prewentation was well beyond anything I had hoped
— Review left June 13, 2024
Road Scholar did a GREAT Presentation regarding D-Day which I hope everyone could see.
— Review left June 13, 2024
The fact that it was the 80th anniversary of D-Day was special to me because I was born in Dec, 1944 while my dad was 'over there'. I was 11 mos old the first time he saw me. It felt more real seeing the faces and knowing they could also have pregnant wives at home who were just like us.
— Review left June 13, 2024
This program was full of details, all connected in an interesting narrative. It was like reading a book you can't put down.
— Review left June 13, 2024
Honoring D-Day was an excellent presentation! It was well presented, well informed, and well researched. Can't ask for more than that!
— Review left June 13, 2024
The Lecture explaining the events of the D-day was amazing! Thank you so much for presenting it in a way it was easy to understand and appreciate
— Review left June 13, 2024
Remarkable presentation on D Day. Spencer was an excellent speaker and expert on the material.
— Review left June 11, 2024
Spencer Jones provided a high-quality presentation on D-Day. I appreciated not only his depth of knowledge but his effort in creating a captivating presentation.
— Review left June 10, 2024
awesome presentation by expert and very interesting lecturer--hope to get to her him again.
— Review left June 10, 2024
Dr. Jones is an astounding lecturer, personable, organized, and able to deliver a lot of information in a short time. I truly enjoyed understanding this history completely for the first time.
— Review left June 7, 2024
Fantastic!
— Review left June 7, 2024
This was a thoroughly in-depth lecture on a subject most of us thought we knew all about -- D-Day, but there was so much more to learn...and so appreciated!!
— Review left June 6, 2024
Even though I have been to Normandy three times, I learned so much more and enjoyed a review of the rest. Speaker was excellent!!
— Review left June 5, 2024
My father participated in this military operation and I found this program gave me great insight of what he went through. It was very informative and I enjoyed it tremendously. I will watch it again.
— Review left June 4, 2024
The course is informative, entertaining and interesting. Dr. Jones has a demonstrable grasp of his subject and can convey a complex event in understandable terms.
— Review left June 4, 2024
I can't wait to learn more about different historical events and destinations! easy to join, listen to and made me want to hit the open road!!
— Review left June 4, 2024
Spencer Jones is wonderful as a speaker and his presentation about D-Day made me wish he would continue for another hour or two!
— Review left June 4, 2024
Very informative. Highly recommended.
— Review left June 4, 2024
This was the best yet of all the programs I have enjoyed through Road Scholar. It was a very meaningful personal experience and the instructor is so very knowledgable.
— Review left June 4, 2024
It was a very interesting show!
— Review left June 4, 2024
Such a complete review of those so critical landings.
— Review left June 4, 2024
Excellent program providing context and history on the D-Day Invasion. The speaker highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Allies as well as the courage and valor of the military participants.
— Review left June 4, 2024
I enjoyed the program and found it informative and easy to listen to.
— Review left June 4, 2024
Spenser Jones' presentation on the D-Day invasion of Normandy was outstanding and provided an additional depth of understanding of a very complex, massive topic.
— Review left June 4, 2024
Could never connect. Never received email with instructions.
— Review left June 4, 2024
It's wonderful that Road Scholar follows the program with a link to a recording of the program. Often, I cannot attend the original presentation, but receive the full benefit at a later date.
— Review left June 4, 2024
It is a good way to continue learning when You're not able to travel.
— Review left June 4, 2024
I thought this was an excellent program. The instructor had to cover a complicated topic with many sub-topics, and he did a super job. Very impressive. As a history major, I enjoyed the entire program!
— Review left June 3, 2024
Excellent presentation and I’m looking foward to hearing him speak again.
— Review left June 3, 2024
The free lecture on D-Day was superb - so much information - many interesting facts I didn't know - and so clearly presented. To cover the topic this thoroughly in about an hour could have felt like simply an information dump, but it absolutely flowed as a well-told story. Most interesting and worthwhile!!
— Review left June 3, 2024
The D-Day Road Scholar offering was simply excellent!
Passionately delivered with helpful insights which enabled
me to imagine being there on that fateful day. I came away
with a renewed appreciation of those who fought and died that day
on behalf of our freedom and liberty.
— Review left June 3, 2024
The best explanation of D-Day I have ever seen or heard. I learned so much!
— Review left June 3, 2024
I thought it was excellent. His use of photos added a lot to his narrative. He certainly knows his subject.
— Review left June 3, 2024
Extremely knowledgeable presenter provides great depth in presenting the challenges, overall strategy and many details I did not previously know. Gave me great appreciation for the event.
— Review left June 3, 2024
Terrific presentation on all aspects of the Normandy battle.
— Review left June 3, 2024
The lecture on D-Day was exceptional. Spencer Jones is an engaging lecturer, and his slides were very well chosen.
— Review left June 3, 2024
This was the first Road Scholar program I attended on-line. It was incredibly interesting, went along a good pace, and the photographs and maps that were included during the program were excellent. It was a wonderful experience and enjoyed the Q&A segment after the presentation. Thank you for a wonderful program that went by too quickly!
— Review left June 3, 2024
Spencer Jones is an outstanding lecturer, both in terms of the depth of his knowledge of the subject and the effectiveness of his delivery. Even if you are already quite knowledgeable about Operation Overlord, you will not only enjoy this lecture, you will almost certainly also learn something new. Highly recommended!
— Review left June 3, 2024
This outstanding lecture is a wonderful preparation to any planned trip to Normandy.
Dr. Jones condensed the DDay operations in this lecture to just over an hour. After this experience, count on having a different perspective of this crucial day in history,as well as an awareness of the sacrifices of so many.
— Review left June 3, 2024
