Beaches and Beyond: The Last Great Crusade: D-Day 1944

Catalogue Number: HG0227
Producer: H.G. on the Net Distribution Inc.
Producers: Fitzgerald, Ted
Directors: Fitzgerald, Ted
Producing Agencies: Clear Blue Sky Productions
Subject: American 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: 30:53
The final episode in this series provides a detailed account of the D-Day landings in Normandy during World War II. It describes the challenges faced by the Allied airborne troops, the intense fighting on Omaha Beach, and the eventual success of the invasion despite heavy casualties. The bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers, the scale of the operation, and the lasting impact of the events of June 6, 1944 is highlighted. This final episode also explores the continued interest and commemoration of the D-Day landings, with people from around the world coming to honour the veterans and preserve the history of this pivotal moment in the war.
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