D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen (2024)

n the evening of 5 June 1944, thousands of allied servicemen were waiting courageously for the signal to launch. In the 24 hours that followed, the troops of D-Day achieved the unthinkable, pushing the boundaries of ingenuity, bravery and sacrifice. Eighty years later, as night falls, a reflective and poignant event will be held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Bayeux. The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, alongside actors, musicians and currently serving military, will help mark the memories of those who took part, to hear their voices and to honour those who never made it home.

Director: Tony Grech-Smith
Genre: Documentary
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen about?
n the evening of 5 June 1944, thousands of allied servicemen were waiting courageously for the signal to launch. In the 24 hours that followed, the troops of D-Day achieved the unthinkable, pushing the boundaries of ingenuity, bravery and sacrifice. Eighty years later, as night falls, a reflective and poignant event will be held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Bayeux. The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, alongside actors, musicians and currently serving military, will help mark the memories of those who took part, to hear their voices and to honour those who never made it home.
Who directed D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen?
D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen was directed by Tony Grech-Smith.
Who stars in D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen?
D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen stars Anne, Princess Royal, Tim Laurence, Kirsty Young.
What genre is D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen?
D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen is a Documentary film.