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

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

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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.

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What was the purpose of the teacher's visit to the headquarters of the 82nd Airborne Division?

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Describe the atmosphere during the time of the invasion as depicted in the text.

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What type of aircraft was the narrator flying during the invasion?

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What concerns did the narrator have while flying over the invasion area?

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What was the narrator's perspective on the photography of the invasion?

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