Attack On Fortress Europe: From D-Day To V.E. Day (Anniversary Edition)

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For four years, the Germans had prepared to defend the coast of Europe and deny the Allies a landing on the continent. Hitler had proclaimed that Nazi conquered Europe was an impenetrable fortress. On the 6th of June 1944, the Allies launched the largest combined land, air and sea operation ever. This invasion, designed to begin the liberation of Europe, would forever be known as D-day. Two-Disc DVD Set contains "D-Day, Code Name: Overlord" and "Geronimo - The US Airborne In World War II." "D-Day, Code Name: Overlord" - It is first light on the 6th of June, 1944, D-Day. The combined Allied assault on Fortress Europe is underway. Code named Overlord, the operation was a tremendous gamble. Follow along through the preparations and deception that misled the Germans to the landings on the hostile shore. This is the compelling story of the Normandy invasion, including rare color footage and "Geronimo-The US Airborne In World War II" - The United States Airborne forces played a major role in the assault on Fortress Europe. This documentary is their story, and features the stories and experiences of the paratroopers in their own words. Go along on the harrowing combat jumps as the airborne troopers assault Hitler's Fortress Europe.