Assault on Normandy: Sword Beach
Originally released in 2012. Assault on Normandy: Sword Beach is a documentary/history film.
Starring Tim Saunders, Andrew Duff, and Tom Dormer
Synopsis
The 3rd Division was in the van of the D Day assault force. Their task was to break through Hitler's Atlantic Wall on a stretch of Normandy beach codenamed SWORD. Once ashore their problems were only just beginning! Montgomery had tasked the Division with the capture of Caen but the Germans were deployed in greater depth and strength than the Allies assumed. Rommel had deployed 21st Panzer Division into positions immediately behind the invasion area. With bitter fighting in the villages and open ridges around Caen the two sides fought a desperate battle; the Germans knew that once firmly ashore it would be impossible to throw them back into the sea. This film charts the operations on D Day from the embarkation of the force, the crossing, assault landing and the subsequent advance to the Perriers Ridge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Battlefield History TV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Assault on Normandy: Sword Beach about?
The 3rd Division was in the van of the D Day assault force. Their task was to break through Hitler's Atlantic Wall on a stretch of Normandy beach codenamed SWORD. Once ashore their problems were on...
How long is Assault on Normandy: Sword Beach?
Assault on Normandy: Sword Beach has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Assault on Normandy: Sword Beach released?
Assault on Normandy: Sword Beach was released on March 28, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Assault on Normandy: Sword Beach?
The main cast of Assault on Normandy: Sword Beach includes Tim Saunders, Andrew Duff, Tom Dormer, Richard Hone.