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1 online resource (streaming video file) (49 min. 48 sec.) ; 298805704 bytes |
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With unprecedented access to thousands of top secret 3D spy photographs, compelling story telling, state of the art graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Last Heroes of D-Day brings one day in June, into sharp relief for a new generation.There aren't many days that can be said to have changed the course of history, but there aren't many days like the 6th June 1944; D-Day. What was at stake was nothing less than the freedom of the western world. In a major two-part series, Dan Snow examines how two years of meticulous planning, espionage and the analysis of millions of three dimensional aerial reconnaissance photographs shaped that day.D-Day is also a powerful and compelling story of heroism, self-sacrifice and determination and this is perhaps the last chance to hear the extraordinary first hand testimonies of those who risked their lives to save the world from Nazi tyranny.In the first part of this major two-part series, historian Dan Snow examines how two years of meticulous planning, espionage and the analysis of millions of three dimensional aerial photographs helped the Allied Forces gain a foothold in Northern France. (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CCFollow the conversation on Twitter: #sbsdoco |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2015-07-01 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Heroes.
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Self-sacrifice.
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Soldiers -- Wounds and injuries.
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War casualties.
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World War (1939-1945)
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Military campaigns.
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France -- Normandy.
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Streaming video
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Dunn, Tim, director
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Snow, Dan, host
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