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World War II color footage — Allied troops land in Normandy and move through northwest France
1944
52 min
Documentary
Unedited footage
Stevens and the SPECOU arrive in France aboard the British ship HMS Belfast and rejoin American troops as they move through Normandy. Scenes include troops on ships and landing craft, ship's guns firing, barrage balloons, aircraft, soldiers on the beach; troops passing through bombed out villages; a medal ceremony with General Bernard Montgomery, and scenes of everyday camp life.
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