D-Day - The Total Story | 
| Director: Rob Lihani
Actor: American Gis
Studio: A&E Home Video
Category: Video
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 45157
Format: Box Set, Black & White, Color, Ntsc
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 150
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0767006062
UPC: 733961128000
EAN: 9780767006064
Theatrical Release Date: June 5, 1994
Release Date: July 27, 1999
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This three-part documentary from the History Channel recounts the invasion of Normandy by blending combat footage, interviews with the soldiers who fought the battle, and commentary from historians. The series covers the strategy, planning, and buildup, the Battle of D-Day, and the weeks of fighting after the landing that led to the Allied breakout and the liberation of France. While the documentary includes extensive combat footage, it's the interviews with both Allied and Axis soldiers that bring the battle to life for viewers. These accounts range from the experiences of an RAF nurse to stories of the American Rangers who discovered and disabled German artillery at Point du Hoc. Noted author Steven Ambrose provides provocative insight into America's success and Germany's failures through his analysis of the armies different command and control styles. D-Day: The Total Story is engaging, well paced, and lively throughout. --William Carr
Description
This is the ultimate chronicle of the largest amphibious invasion in history. The momentous decisions and tragic losses, pitched battles and desperate strategies come alive with extensive footage from both Allied and Axis government vaults and revealing interviews with soldiers, commanders and civilians. Trace the development of D-Day from the initial plans and strategies to the final breakthrough that sent Allied troops roaring to Paris. Follow the strategies of Eisenhower, Montgomery, Marshall and Bradley and the counter-attacks and defenses of their German opponents. See how the heroism and valor of individual men was vital to salvaging success from plans that went awry in the first few minutes. And get an incredible, front-line view of the pitched battles that sent so many men to their grave. D-DAY: THE TOTAL STORY is a must for any fan of history or military buff.
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| Customer Reviews:
 dvd copy August 14, 2006
3 out of 21 found this review helpful
i had recorded this progrom on vhs. i am replaceing all my tapes with dvd copies whenever possible. i am constantly searching Amazon and other dvd web sites for dvd copies of my favorite movies and tv shows.
 If it were only longer April 21, 2004
39 out of 40 found this review helpful
This title gets only four stars only because of it's short length which results in only a basic examination of the subject. However, it does contain some great personal experiences from nearly every angle (Americans, Germans, British, Canadians and the French). While this title does attempt to tie it all together into a coherent historic tale, I am afraid that it falls just short of the mark. If you already have a good understanding of the history of D-Day, it is a great companion to your knowledge. If you know nothing about D-Day, it is a great documentary style introduction. Either way, this is a fluid and entertaining examination of the subject that is not to be missed.
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