• 2020
  • 48m
Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France

Summary Historian James Holland and ex-US Army Ranger, Dr Mike Simpson tour the wider Normandy battlefield in a fresh and original series that finally does justice to the scale and complexity of an epic, brutal campaign. View more details

  • 2020
  • 48m

Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : James Holland Paul Woodadge Mike Simpson Steve George

All cast & crew

6.5

Details

Genres : History War Documentary

Release date : Jan 3, 2025

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Normandy, France

Production companies : Bright Button Productions Typhoon Pictures

Summary Historian James Holland and ex-US Army Ranger, Dr Mike Simpson tour the wider Normandy battlefield in a fresh and original series that finally does justice to the scale and complexity of an epic, brutal campaign. View more details

Details

Genres : History War Documentary

Release date : Jan 3, 2025

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Normandy, France

Production companies : Bright Button Productions Typhoon Pictures

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Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France James Holland and Mike Simpson in Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France Normandy '44: D-Day and the Battle for France

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Dec 31, 1969
D-Day
James Holland and Mike Simpson examine the preparations for the invasion across southern England before crossing the Channel to Normandy, challenging many D-Day myths.
Episode 2 • Dec 31, 1969
Attrition
The real fighting begins. James and Mike travel inland, analysing the Canadians' first encounters with the Waffen SS, in a forgotten but vital battle.
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1969
Breakout
James and Mike turn their attention to Operation COBRA. They range deep into Normandy, where key later engagements took place, visit neglected battlegrounds and absorb the immense scale of the campaign.

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