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The Build Up: The Last Great Crusade: D-Day 1944

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This title is a part of the series The Last Great Crusade: D-Day 1944

 
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Catalogue Number:  HG0223
Producer:  H.G. on the Net Distribution Inc.
Producers:  Fitzgerald, Ted
Directors:  Fitzgerald, Ted
Producing Agencies:  Clear Blue Sky Productions
Subject:  American History, Black History, Canadian History, Canadian Social Studies, Canadian World Studies, Documentary, Global Studies, History, Social Studies, World History
Language:  English
Grade Level:  9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  United Kingdom
Copyright Year:  2025
Running Time:  20:15


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In this episode viewers will see the build-up to the D-Day invasion in 1944, focusing on the preparations and arrival of American troops in Britain. It highlights the impact of the "Friendly Invasion" on local communities, the integration of black soldiers, and the development of specialised military vehicles like the swimming tanks and amphibious trucks. The video emphasises the scale of the logistical effort, the technological innovations, and the lasting impact of the American presence on British society and culture.


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