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

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

History 2020

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Historian James Holland and ex-US Army Ranger Dr Mike Simpson tour the wider Normandy battlefield to discuss the scale and complexity of an epic, brutal campaign.

History 2020

PG

Starring James Holland, Mike Simpson

EPISODE 1

D-Day

James Holland and Mike Simpson examine the preparations for the invasion across southern England. Then, they cross the Channel to Normandy to challenge many D-day myths.

48 min · 22 Mar 2020 PG
EPISODE 2

Attrition

The real fighting begins as James and Mike travel inland, analysing the Canadians' first encounters with the Waffen SS in a forgotten but vital battle.

48 min · 22 Mar 2020 PG
EPISODE 3

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.

45 min · 22 Mar 2020 PG

James Holland

Self
Mike Simpson

Self
Aaron Young

Director

About

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

HISTORY

Historian James Holland and ex-US Army Ranger Dr Mike Simpson tour the wider Normandy battlefield to discuss the scale and complexity of an epic, brutal campaign.

Information

Studio: Cinedigm
Released: 2020
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio: * (AD), English (Australia) (AAC)

Accessibility

: Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.