D-Day - The Total Story

Starring:Gerald McRaney, John Keegan (III), Stephen Ambrose
Director: Rob Lihani
Studio: A&E Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Codenamed Operation Overlord, D-Day saw 156,000 Allied troops storm the beaches of Normandy on the morning of June 6, 1944. Retreat was not an option. Victory was the only recourse.

From tense war room strategies to the full fury of unmitigated combat, THE HISTORY CHANNEL PRESENTS: D-DAY: THE TOTAL STORY captures the entire arc of one of the world's great battles. With four complete full-length programs incorporating dramatic combat footage and revealing eyewitness interviews plus extra bonus programming, THE HISTORY CHANNEL presents a comprehensive compilation that fully renders the valor, the tragedy, and the humanity of one of the most monumental events of World War II.

Format: DVD MOVIE
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This three-part documentary from the History Channel recounts the invasion of Normandy by blending combat footage, interviews with the soldiers who fought the battle, and commentary from historians. The series covers the strategy, planning, and buildup, the Battle of D-Day, and the weeks of fighting after the landing that led to the Allied breakout and the liberation of France. While the documentary includes extensive combat footage, it's the interviews with both Allied and Axis soldiers that bring the battle to life for viewers. These accounts range from the experiences of an RAF nurse to stories of the American Rangers who discovered and disabled German artillery at Point du Hoc. Noted author Steven Ambrose provides provocative insight into America's success and Germany's failures through his analysis of the armies different command and control styles. D-Day: The Total Story is engaging, well paced, and lively throughout. --William Carr

D-Day - The Total Story
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D-Day - The Total Story
Starring: Gerald McRaney , John Keegan (III) , and Stephen Ambrose
Director: Rob Lihani
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
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ASIN: B0001BPRQ0
Release Date: 2004-04-27

Product Description

Codenamed Operation Overlord, D-Day saw 156,000 Allied troops storm the beaches of Normandy on the morning of June 6, 1944. Retreat was not an option. Victory was the only recourse.

From tense war room strategies to the full fury of unmitigated combat, THE HISTORY CHANNEL PRESENTS: D-DAY: THE TOTAL STORY captures the entire arc of one of the world's great battles. With four complete full-length programs incorporating dramatic combat footage and revealing eyewitness interviews plus extra bonus programming, THE HISTORY CHANNEL presents a comprehensive compilation that fully renders the valor, the tragedy, and the humanity of one of the most monumental events of World War II.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Amazon.com

This three-part documentary from the History Channel recounts the invasion of Normandy by blending combat footage, interviews with the soldiers who fought the battle, and commentary from historians. The series covers the strategy, planning, and buildup, the Battle of D-Day, and the weeks of fighting after the landing that led to the Allied breakout and the liberation of France. While the documentary includes extensive combat footage, it's the interviews with both Allied and Axis soldiers that bring the battle to life for viewers. These accounts range from the experiences of an RAF nurse to stories of the American Rangers who discovered and disabled German artillery at Point du Hoc. Noted author Steven Ambrose provides provocative insight into America's success and Germany's failures through his analysis of the armies different command and control styles. D-Day: The Total Story is engaging, well paced, and lively throughout. --William Carr

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dvd copy.......2006-08-15

i had recorded this progrom on vhs. i am replaceing all my tapes with dvd copies whenever possible. i am constantly searching Amazon and other dvd web sites for dvd copies of my favorite movies and tv shows.

If it were only longer.......2004-04-21

This title gets only four stars only because of it's short length which results in only a basic examination of the subject. However, it does contain some great personal experiences from nearly every angle (Americans, Germans, British, Canadians and the French). While this title does attempt to tie it all together into a coherent historic tale, I am afraid that it falls just short of the mark. If you already have a good understanding of the history of D-Day, it is a great companion to your knowledge. If you know nothing about D-Day, it is a great documentary style introduction. Either way, this is a fluid and entertaining examination of the subject that is not to be missed.

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