D-Day: The Longest Day in History

On June 6, 1944, the fate of the modern world was decided on the beaches of Normandy, France.
This film tells the full story of D-Day — Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in history, and the day that marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany.

Through authentic historical narration and cinematic realism, this documentary follows the events of that single, extraordinary day — from the stormy night before the landings to the final moments of June 6th.
Witness the courage, the chaos, and the cost of freedom.

🌊 Timeline Overview:

June 5, 1944 – The storm before the invasion

June 6, 00:00 – Paratroopers behind enemy lines

05:30 – Omaha Beach: The Gates of Hell

08:00 – Securing the beaches

12:00 – The counterattack begins

18:00 – Nightfall over Normandy

🎖️ Key Facts:

156,000 Allied troops landed on five beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword.

Over 5,000 ships and 11,000 aircraft took part.

More than 4,000 Allied soldiers gave their lives on the first day alone.

This is not fiction — it’s history told through the eyes of the storm.
A tribute to those who crossed the sea so that others could live free.

📜 Credits:
Archival footage courtesy of the U.S. National Archives, Prelinger Archives, and British Pathé.
All narration and editing created for educational and documentary purposes.

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