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The true story of Omaha Beach - Surviving D-Day
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Title: Surviving D-Day

Release Date: 17 Nov 2011

Runtime: 1h 30m

Genre: Documentary, War

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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.

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Average Vote: 7.9 (6 votes)

Cast

  • Himself - Historian (as Lord Ashcroft): Michael Ashcroft
  • Himself - 116th Regiment (voice): Hal Baumgarten
  • Himself (as First Sgt. William Bodette): William Bodette
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