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Surviving D-Day

Surviving D-Day

The true story of Omaha Beach
Nov 17, 20111h 30minGB
7.9
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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.

TitleSurviving D-Day
RealesedNov 17, 2011
WriterMichael Ashcroft
DirectorRichard Dale
CountryUnited Kingdom
CompaniesN/A
Michael Ashcroft

Michael Ashcroft

Himself - Historian (as Lord Ashcroft)
Hal Baumgarten

Hal Baumgarten

Himself - 116th Regiment (voice)
William Bodette

William Bodette

Himself (as First Sgt. William Bodette)
Surviving D-Day
Surviving D-Day