Summary Operation Anvil-Dragoon lands in Southern France on August 15, 1944. The troops land against light resistance which gets stronger as they move north. The role of the Maquis is highlighted. The Germans suffer heavy losses. On September 11th, 1944 the link up is made between the U.S. Third and Seventh Armies, making a continuous Allied front in France. The Germans make their stand before the German border. Operation Market Garden tries and fails to capture bridges on the Northern Rhine.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Westbrook Van Voorhis Dwight D. Eisenhower Maurice Joyce Hugh James
Genres : War Documentary News
Release date : Aug 24, 1949
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : The March of Time
Summary Operation Anvil-Dragoon lands in Southern France on August 15, 1944. The troops land against light resistance which gets stronger as they move north. The role of the Maquis is highlighted. The Germans suffer heavy losses. On September 11th, 1944 the link up is made between the U.S. Third and Seventh Armies, making a continuous Allied front in France. The Germans make their stand before the German border. Operation Market Garden tries and fails to capture bridges on the Northern Rhine.
Genres : War Documentary News
Release date : Aug 24, 1949
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : The March of Time