Episode 2
D-Day has begun, but the invasion still hangs in the balance as soldiers fight for their lives on the Normandy beaches. The German defenders hold fast, but then the tide starts to turn.
Hundreds of thousands of Allied troops land on five beaches along the Normandy coast. Powerful interviews with those who were there tell their story of the invasion as it unfolds. American soldiers on Omaha face a blood bath, while Royal Marine commandos encounter chaos at Sword Beach. As night draws in, the troops finally make it off the sand, but the threats ahead are even greater.
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"The tide was coming in"
Duration: 01:49
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"The bullets were hitting the water and... hitting men"
Duration: 01:04
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Mark Radice |
| Director | Hugh Ballantyne |
| Producer | Tom McCarthy |
| Casting | Andy Brierley |
| Editor | Jules Cornell |
| Editor | Garry Crystal |
| Editor | Gregg Morgan |
| Editor | Craig Moore |
| Editor | Chris Dale |
| Series Producer | Zoe Jewell |
| Executive Producer | Morgana Pugh |
| Production Company | Wall to Wall Media |
Broadcasts
- Mon 3 Jun 2024 21:00
- Fri 7 Jun 2024 00:05
- Thu 11 Jul 2024 01:40
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