Surviving D-Day (2011)

11/17/2011 (GB) • 1h 30m

Documentary, War

The true story of Omaha Beach

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Michael Ashcroft

Himself - Historian (as Lord Ashcroft)

Hal Baumgarten

Himself - 116th Regiment (voice)

William Bodette

Himself (as First Sgt. William Bodette)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

world war ii

d-day

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