"Day of Days: June 6, 1944: American Soldiers Remember D-Day" Film
They were the best the United States had to offer and on June 6, 1944 their nation sent them through the gates of Hell in Normandy, France. The 75th anniversary of which will be recognized this June. They fought inland and on Utah Beach and faced murderous MG-42 machine gun fire, mortars and artillery on Omaha Beach. Day of Days: June 6, 1944 is an opportunity to eavesdrop as one of the most important days in the history of the world is recalled by those who were actually there, did the fighting and witnessed the devastation. This film commemorates the anniversary of the Normandy landing by bringing together American D-Day veterans to share their experiences from that fateful day. As they vividly recall details from their ordeal - from the perils of the amphibious assault to the invasion's gruesome aftermath - their testimony yields long-buried and often painful memories. They recount their transformations from boys to men, reveal their uneasiness with the term "hero," and grapple with why they survived when so many others did not. Rating: TV-G. 60 minutes.
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 6, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Thursday, June 6 at 7:00pm
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