D-Day: The Longest of Days

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An unprecedented look at the events leading up to the Normandy Invasion of D-Day; the cameramen took to the battlefield to capture and document that genuine experience of war.
Normandy Invasion
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A day by day documentary on the preparation of US troops prior to the D-Day invasion and the immediate aftermath after the successful capture of the Normandy Beaches.

The Fighting First
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Amphibious training in England and the invasion of France at Omaha Beach.

D-Day Convoy
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Activities just prior to and including D-Day; movements of American troops from all parts to Poe's prior to the Normandy invasion.

The Capture of the Cherbourg Peninsular
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Allied troops complete the conquest of the Cherbourg peninsula as reinforcements are flown in by air; 26,000 German prisoners were taken by the Allies, who either captured or destroyed the greater part of their equipment.

The Assault on Toulon
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Allied troops invade southern France near Toulon in a combined amphibious and airborne assault; a coastal village is occupied after a raging battle between coastal batteries and naval guns; French underground members welcome the Allies.