They Made News Prog 3, part 8: Sam Greenwald talks about filming D-Day in WW2

The transcript describes General Eisenhower's visit to the 82nd Airborne Division before D-Day, where he wished the troops good luck. The narrator was assigned to film the D-Day invasion from a B-25 aircraft, capturing the event extensively despite challenging weather conditions. The sky was filled with planes, and the narrator was concerned about potential collisions. The filming aimed to document the invasion comprehensively, and the effort was successful without any propaganda influence.

What was the purpose of the high-ranking official's visit to the 82nd Airborne Division?

• To conduct a training session

• To wish the troops good luck

• To deliver new equipment

• To announce a change in command

What type of aircraft was the cameraman flying in during the mission?

• B-17

• C-47

• B-25

• P-51

What was the cameraman's main task during the invasion?

• To navigate the aircraft

• To provide medical aid

• To photograph the invasion

• To assist the pilot

What concern did the cameraman have while filming the invasion?

• Running out of film

• Potential aircraft collisions

• Weather conditions

• Lack of communication

How did the cameraman perceive the authenticity of the footage captured?

• He believed it was staged

• He thought it was exaggerated

• He felt it was authentic

• He considered it incomplete