89: Hollywood Legend, David Niven's WW2 Military Service

The History Chap Podcast · Jan 17, 2024 · 16m

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This is the story of debonair, quintessentially British film star, David Niven and his military service in World War 2.

David Niven began his film career during Hollywood’s “golden age”, under producer Samuel Goldwyn and starring alongside some of the greats like Errol Flynn and Ginger Rogers.

He was also an Academy Award and Golden Globe recipient.

But, did you know that he was also the recipient of the US Legion of Honour?

Or that he served in the British commandos during the Second World War?

Or that he came under fire in Normandy, was…