Assault on Normandy: 6th Airborne
Originally released in 2013. Assault on Normandy: 6th Airborne is a documentary/history film.
Starring Bob Hilton, Tim Saunders, and Tom Dormer
Synopsis
The Overlord plan called for the use of airborne troops to secure the flanks of the D Day landing and to form a buffer to keep the German counter-attacks away, thus allowing 3rd Division to advance from Sword Beach to seize Caen. 6th Airborne Division was given this task. It was later to be joined by Lord Lovat's Commando Brigade..These tasks included seizing Pegasus Bridge and Merville Battery by 9 Para, whose guns were thought to dominate Sword Beach.Meanwhile, the remainder of the 3 and 5 Parachute Brigades were to secure key objectives. In the event they were widely scattered and facing counter-attack by 21st Panzer Division. Despite this the men of 6th Airborne heroically achieved their mission.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Battlefield History TV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Assault on Normandy: 6th Airborne about?
The Overlord plan called for the use of airborne troops to secure the flanks of the D Day landing and to form a buffer to keep the German counter-attacks away, thus allowing 3rd Division to advance...
How long is Assault on Normandy: 6th Airborne?
Assault on Normandy: 6th Airborne has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Assault on Normandy: 6th Airborne released?
Assault on Normandy: 6th Airborne was released on September 2, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Assault on Normandy: 6th Airborne?
The main cast of Assault on Normandy: 6th Airborne includes Bob Hilton, Tim Saunders, Tom Dormer, Tim Stoneman.