Surviving D-Day
Surviving D-Day

Surviving D-Day

The true story of Omaha Beach

7.9(6 votes)
2011
1h 30m
Documentary
War

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.

Cast

Michael Ashcroft

Michael Ashcroft

Himself - Historian (as Lord Ashcroft)

Hal Baumgarten

Hal Baumgarten

Himself - 116th Regiment (voice)

William Bodette

William Bodette

Himself (as First Sgt. William Bodette)

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