Great Battles - D-DAY DVD WWII Normandy invasion France

Description: Great Battles - D-DAY DVD " width="100%" height="90" border="0"> THE GREAT BATTLES - D-Day DVD Video Description THE GREAT BATTLES is a new series of DVDs that delve into the most historically important battles of WWII. Using a combination of U.S. Dept. of Defense archive films and period newsreels of the time, each film features actual wartime footage and or first-person accounts from those that were there. This DVD is about The Invasion of France, D-DAY (June 6th 1944), the beginning of the end to Nazi Germany's hold on Europe. These period films document the extensive planning, training and logistics build up leading to what was probably the largest and greatest amphibious landings ever known , involving 4000 ships with which 24,000 troops were delivered to the Normandy coast. We are very lucky that the numerous US forces recorded so much film footage of the preparations and actual battle, This DVD contains five movies: - Normandy Invasion Coast Guard film (1944) An extensive photographic record by U.S. Coast Guard combat photographers, this film details the numerous preparations for and the invasion of Europe in 1944." 20 min. - Beachhead To Berlin (Department of the Navy) An extremely professional movie depicting the lead up to the invasion from the perspective of a Naval chaplain. Using all color footage makes this a must-see about Normandy. (1944 Warner Bros production) 21 min. - NORMANDY, THE AIRBORNE INVASION OF FORTRESS EUROPE (Air Force) Another excellent film specifically about the airborne portion of the Normandy invasion. It features extensive footage of glider equipment and training, and similar footage of the 82nd Airborne Div. paratroopers in preparation for the assault. 52 min. - Army-Navy Magazine of the Screen #32 The Army-Navy Screen Magazine was produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps Pictorial Service, under the supervision of Col. Frank Capra, who came up with the idea. It was released twice a month and shown to military troops as a 20-minute newsreel. General McNarney introduces this short film about D-Day and the Normandy Invasion.(17 min.) Bonus content includes a newsreel feature on D-Day: - D-Day Newsreel (Signal Corps film 1944) A special United Newsreel showing the days leading up to the actual invasion; it contains mostly training exercise footage. (9 min.) View our other military history DVDs here; Famous Generals, Great Battles series, Rifle Marksmanship, Night Vision, Dog Training, Jeeps and more... * Note - these films were all produced by the US Department of Defense or US government Purchase Policy : We always ship within 24 hours of receiving payment. Any items received damaged or unreadable are always replaced at no charge to buyer. Payment and Shipping Info Payment Options PayPal, or Credit card via PayPal Shipping/Handling Rate FREE within the U.S., $2.00 Canada - via USPS First Class mail (DVD is a hybrid disc, and is readable in almost any PC or MAC, or playable in most DVD players. It is shipped in a PAPER SLEEVE with RECYCLED PACKAGING to keep costs low.) International Shipping If other than Canada, contact me : Use the "ask seller a question" link above under Meet The Seller. Another quality product from... " width="200" height="98" border="1">

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