Surviving D-Day (2011)
The true story of Omaha Beach
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.
Director: Richard Dale
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 17, 2011
Cast
- Michael Ashcroft - Himself - Historian (as Lord Ashcroft)
- Hal Baumgarten - Himself - 116th Regiment (voice)
- William Bodette - Himself (as First Sgt. William Bodette)
Screenplay
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Português
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii, d-day
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Surviving D-Day about?
- 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.
- Who directed Surviving D-Day?
- Surviving D-Day was directed by Richard Dale.
- Who stars in Surviving D-Day?
- Surviving D-Day stars Michael Ashcroft, Hal Baumgarten, William Bodette.
- How long is Surviving D-Day?
- Surviving D-Day has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Surviving D-Day?
- Surviving D-Day is a Documentary, War film.
- Where was Surviving D-Day produced?
- Surviving D-Day was produced in United Kingdom.