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Summary:
- D-Day, the total story: Chronicles the largest invasion in human history, in which Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy on the morning of June 6, 1944. Examines the evolution of the plans for Operation Overlord and the importance of the element of surprise. Shows the tense pre-attack hours and how the invasion was initially threatened by human error and inclement weather. Presents footage of harrowing, front-line fighting and the brutality of modern war.
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Table of Contents:
- D-Day, the total story (ca. 141 min.) / produced by Robert Beemer, Robert Lihani ; director, Robert Lihani ; Greystone in association with A & E. D-1. Memories of war ; Allied resistance ; Molding a soldier ; Operation Overlord ; Calm before the storm
- H-hour. Leading the invasion ; Full opposition ; Down the ramp ; The longest day ; On the defensive
- The breakout. Their last chance ; Battle of attrition ; Bittersweet victory ; The smell of war ; Supreme sacrifice.
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Language Notes:
- In English.
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System Details:
- DVD.
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Performers:
- D-Day host, Gerald McRaney ; military historians, Stephen Ambrose, John Keegan.
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General Notes:
- Title from disc label.
Gift: Bequest of Joe Morris, November 2013.
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Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (approximately 187 min.) : sound, color and black & white ; 4 3/4 in.
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Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; polychrome; monochrome
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Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
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Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
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Call Numbers:
- D-D 2009 DVD
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Other Standard Numbers:
- Publisher Number, A & E Television Networks: J5001D
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OCLC Numbers:
- 1053127302
653115425 [Invalid]
