This clip shows preparations for the invasion of Normandy. Shots of soldiers embarking on ships, then shots of soldiers and sailors passing the time on these ships. Finally a shot of troops gathered for a last briefing before the battle. MS of an officer speaking, then a MWS of one pointing at a map. MWS of officer speaking to troops in front of him, camera to his back. Shots of soldiers and sailors listening in MS and LS. LS of a plane about to take off, MS of soldier on microphone. Soldiers still being briefed, more CUs and MSs. Missiles being loaded, an officer arriving, ships signaling one another with shaded lights, then a CU of chains follow.
1940s
This clip features more of the Normandy invasion, including some footage...
1940s
This clip shows supplies and soldiers being loaded into ships for the...
1940s
This clip contains footage of the invasion of Normandy, with some at the...
1940s
In this clip, the invasion of Normandy is planned, though the VO makes it...