D-Day Sacrifice

Comprised entirely of re-mastered and colorised archive footage from World War II, much of it never before seen, Sacrifice recounts the story of D-Day through the testimonies of those who lived it. These important historical days are seen through the eyes of French civilians and members of the military fighting on both sides. The testimonies of famous individuals like Dwight D. Eisenhower and Erwin Rommel are intertwined with those of anonymous soldiers and citizens, such as film director Samuel Fuller and Eisenhower's chauffeur, Kay Summersby. From the preparations for D-Day all the way through to the liberation of Paris, the accounts of these men and women provide a moving and invaluable retelling of this pivotal time in history.

en
Documentary
War & Politics
Created By

Frederic LumiereDaniel CostelleIsabelle Clarke

First Aired on

Jun 04, 2014

1 seaons till Jun 04, 2014

Popularity: 25.5455
139 votes
Networks
(CA)
Production

CC&C (FR)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Battle of Normandy

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 2 episodes

Miniseries

Comprised entirely of re-mastered and colorised archive footage from World War II, much of it never before seen, Sacrifice recounts the story of D-Day through the testimonies of those who lived it. These important historical days are seen through the eyes of French civilians and members of the military fighting on both sides. The testimonies of famous individuals like Dwight D. Eisenhower and Erwin Rommel are intertwined with those of anonymous soldiers and citizens, such as film director Samuel Fuller and Eisenhower's chauffeur, Kay Summersby. From the preparations for D-Day all the way through to the liberation of Paris, the accounts of these men and women provide a moving and invaluable retelling of this pivotal time in history.

Aired

2 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Landings46 min

    As World War II continues, tension is at its peak as the biggest invasion fleet in history attempts to free Europe from Nazi Germany.

  • Episode 2Battle of Normandy46 min

    Hopes are revived as the Allies are occupying French ground, although the advance through Normandy is slower and more difficult than expected.

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