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D-Day 6.6.1944 2004 Directed by Richard Dale

On June 6th, 1944 the largest military invasion and defence the world has ever seen occurred. D-Day tells the epic story of the preparation and execution of the Allied invasion of Normandy. It tells the story of the defence of the Western Front by the forces of the German Empire, and of the complex and deadly secret war fought by the men and women of France and mainland Europe. D-Day brings to life the dramatic and astounding tales of courage and sacrifice, joy and despair, love and betrayal. The planning for the Allied invasion on June 6th 1944 took two years and cost thousands of lives. It involved a deception of breathtaking audacity. Both the preparation leading up to and the actions and events on the day itself relied on the absolute discretion of many and the genius and nerve of a few. D-Day examines the intricate jigsaw from both sides - presenting events through the eyes of the men and women who were there, telling their extraordinary stories.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Languages English , German
Gneres Documentary , War
Production Company BBC
Release Date 6 June 2004
119 mins
Cast
Ian Holm Narrator (voice)
Lacy Moore Kay Summersby
Graham McTavish Group Capt. James Stagg
Albert Welling Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Tim Bentinck Lt. Gen. Hans Speidel
Robert Cambrinus Rommel's Adjutant
Andrew Havill Jake Westerman
Tom Brooke Lt. Mike Dowling
Murray Head Robert Douin
Jonah Russell Cmdr. Bernard Skahill
Leon Davies Pvt. Gisser Owen
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