The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Recent study shows that the chance of surviving the invasion beaches was 25%. Then how is it possible 50% of the men survived? This documentary which has been recognized as the best D-Day documentary ever tells a different story. A beautifully made detailed reconstruction shows what happened on that day on the beaches. In the first hour of the attack one third of the American soldiers dies. This battle will be decisive in the further course of the war. Survivors tell about the factors that made it so hard to conquer the coastlines. The animated images show it all.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard DaleDirector
- Michael AshcroftWriter
Cast
- Michael AshcroftHimself - Historian (as Lord Ashcroft)
- Hal BaumgartenHimself - 116th Regiment (voice)
- William BodetteHimself (as First Sgt. William Bodette)
Stills
Themes
world war iid-day