The Longest Day - D Day landings (2009)

The video marks the 70th anniversary of WWII, focusing on the Allied landings in Normandy in June 1944. It details the operations Neptune and Overlord, strategic planning by Field Marshall Montgomery, and the logistics involved, including the construction of artificial ports. The video also covers air and naval operations leading to D-Day, the execution of the landings, and their historical significance. Archival records and the role of British, Canadian, and American forces are highlighted.

What was the significance of achieving air superiority before the landings?

What challenges did the troops face immediately after landing on D-Day?

What was the outcome of the D-Day operations in terms of troop losses?