Preparation for Invasion

Summary Eisenhower works with the Allied Joint Chiefs of Staff to plan the invasion of France and beyond. The Ruhr is featured because of coal and industry. German defenses are shown, including naval mines. Reinforcements come from the U.S. and Canada, both ground and air units. Allied maneuvers are shown. The "Mulberry" harbors are assembled. The air campaign again French railroads cuts off the beaches. Eisenhower inspects the troops to boost morale and get the men to talk to him. The ships are loaded for the Channel crossing. A storm causes D-Day to move to June 6th.

S1.E13 ∙ Preparation for Invasion

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Westbrook Van Voorhis Dwight D. Eisenhower Maurice Joyce Hugh James

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Genres : War Documentary News

Release date : Jul 27, 1949

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : The March of Time

Summary Eisenhower works with the Allied Joint Chiefs of Staff to plan the invasion of France and beyond. The Ruhr is featured because of coal and industry. German defenses are shown, including naval mines. Reinforcements come from the U.S. and Canada, both ground and air units. Allied maneuvers are shown. The "Mulberry" harbors are assembled. The air campaign again French railroads cuts off the beaches. Eisenhower inspects the troops to boost morale and get the men to talk to him. The ships are loaded for the Channel crossing. A storm causes D-Day to move to June 6th.

Details

Genres : War Documentary News

Release date : Jul 27, 1949

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : The March of Time

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