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 Pride of our Nation

On D-Day, 1.5 million Allied troops take part in the greatest invasion in history.

 

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Episode: Pride of our Nation

On June 6, 1944, D-Day, 1.5 million Allied troops take part in the greatest invasion in history, but then bog down in Norman hedgerows for weeks. Saipan proves the costliest Pacific battle to date, while back home dreaded telegrams for the War Department begin arriving at an inconceivable rate.

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Duration: (2:19:57)
Episode Expires: Thu 23 Aug 2012
TV Rating: NR

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