D-Day: Normandy 1944

Name: D-Day: Normandy 1944
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Released: 2014-03-21
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Tom Brokaw

6.9/ 10

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2014

Release Year

40 min

Runtime

Documentary

History

War

Overview

June 6, 1944: The largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France. Yet, few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this region became the most important location in the world. Blending multiple cinematographic techniques, including animation, CGI and stunning live-action images, “D-Day: Normandy 1944” brings this monumental event to the world’s largest screens for the first time ever. Audiences of all ages, including new generations, will discover from a new perspective how this landing changed the world. Exploring history, military strategy, science, technology and human values, the film will educate and appeal to all. Narrated by Tom Brokaw, “D-Day: Normandy 1944” pays tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom… A duty of memory, a duty of gratitude.

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Keywords

allies

world war ii

landing

normandy, france

Cast

Tom Brokaw

Narrator (voice)

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6.0avg rating

JPV852

May 24, 2020

6/10

More or less a Cliff's Notes about D-Day with CGI animation and only archive photos. Like most of these made for IMAX documentaries, might've looked good on the big screen, but home just isn't all that interesting, and there are plenty of real documentaries worth the time. Also, and this is minor, d…

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