You are there. Invasion
Title:
You are there. Invasion
Author:
Cronkite, Walter.
Publication Information:
[New York?] : CBS News ; Chatsworth, CA : Woodhaven Entertainment, [2004]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 50 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary:
Two episodes from the live television series You are there. D-Day: June 6th, 1944. The invasion of Western Europe begins on the Northeastern coast of France. American, British and Canadian troops from a fleet of 4,000 ships valiantly storm the beaches launching an offensive against Hitler's Atlantic wall. The invasion marks the beginning of the end of World War II. The liberation of Paris: August 25, 1944. Nazis desperately try to hold on, but acknowledge defeat.
General Note:
CBS DVD.
Originally aired on television as CBS TV series in 1955.
"All events reported and seen are based on historic fact and quotation"--Film at end of credits.
Special features: digitally remastered from restored prints ; interactive menu.
Language:
English
Contents:
D-Day -- Liberation of Paris -- Play Feature -- Invasion begins --- Landing at Omaha Beach -- Strategy at sea -- C Company -- Assault on Utah Beach -- Walter Cronkite's Summary -- Liberation of Paris -- Play Feature -- On the outskirts of Paris -- Attack begins -- Mounting casualties -- Business as usual -- Parisians welcome the allies -- Walter Cronkite's summary.
Reading Level:
MPAA rating : Not rated.
Conference Subject:
Added Uniform Title:
You are there (Television program)
ISBN:
9781585804061
UPC:
615692476127
Format :
DVD
