D-Day - The Total Story (1994)

This three-part documentary from the History Channel recounts the invasion of Normandy by blending combat footage, interviews with the soldiers who fought the battle, and commentary from historians. The series covers the strategy, planning, and buildup, the Battle of D-Day, and the weeks of fighting after the landing that led to the Allied breakout and the liberation of France. While the documentary includes extensive combat footage, it's the interviews with both Allied and Axis soldiers that bring the battle to life for viewers. These accounts range from the experiences of an RAF nurse to stories of the American Rangers who discovered and disabled German artillery at Point du Hoc. Noted author Steven Ambrose provides provocative insight into America's success and Germany's failures through his analysis of the armies different command and control styles. D-Day: The Total Story is engaging, well paced, and lively throughout. --William Carr Amazon.com

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If it were only longer

This title gets only four stars only because of it's short length which results in only a basic examination of the subject. However, it does contain some great personal experiences from nearly every angle (Americans, Germans, British, Canadians and the French). While this title does attempt to tie it all together into a coherent historic tale, I am afraid that it falls just short of the mark. If you already have a good understanding of the history of D-Day, it is a great companion to your knowledge. If you know nothing about D-Day, it is a great documentary style introduction. Either way, this is a fluid and entertaining examination of the subject that is not to be missed. April 21, 2004

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