In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944

- Brian McKenna,
- 1992,
- 103 min 30 s

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This documentary looks at the events of June 6, 1944, when a combined force of American, British and Canadian troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The Allied invasion of occupied France was a turning point in the war against Hitler's Germany. From a tactical view, Canada's role was limited; strategically, it was pivotal. Part of the 3-part series The Valour and the Horror.

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In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944

Ponting

“It is an informative video. The Battle Of Normandy was fought during world war 2 in the summer of 1944, between the Allied nations and German forces occupying Western Europe. The Battle was fought in the following phases, Operation overlord, the Invasion of Normandy or operation Neptune, Normandy Landings and Operation Cobre. The Military Intelligence was an important part of the Normandy invasion. It is estimated that more than 425000 Allied and German troops were killed, wounded, or went missing during the battle. That figure includes more than 209000 Allied casualties. http://www.historicaltravelguide.com/battle-of-normandy.html”

31 Jan 2011
In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944

drlkov@yahoo.ca

“God Bless all those who fought and died on our behalf, and continue to do so today. You are appreciated and thought of often.”

19 Apr 2010