Series synopsis
D-Day Sacrifice is a Canadian documentary war & politics television series that premiered on National Geographic Channel on June 4, 2014. It ended on June 4, 2014. It was created by Frederic Lumiere, Daniel Costelle, Isabelle Clarke. It stars Lambert Wilson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Comprised entirely of re-mastered and colorised archive footage from World War II, much of it never before seen, Sacrifice recounts the story of D-Day through the testimonies of those who lived it. These important historical days are seen through the eyes of French civilians and members of the military fighting on both sides. The testimonies of famous individuals like Dwight D. Eisenhower and Erwin Rommel are intertwined with those of anonymous soldiers and citizens, such as film director Samuel ...
Premise
Comprised entirely of re-mastered and colorised archive footage from World War II, much of it never before seen, Sacrifice recounts the story of D-Day through the testimonies of those who lived it. These important historical days are seen through the eyes of French civilians and members of the military fighting on both sides. The testimonies of famous individuals like Dwight D. Eisenhower and Erwin Rommel are intertwined with those of anonymous soldiers and citizens, such as film director Samuel Fuller and Eisenhower's chauffeur, Kay Summersby. From the preparations for D-Day all the way through to the liberation of Paris, the accounts of these men and women provide a moving and invaluable retelling of this pivotal time in history.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lambert Wilson as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Kristin Scott Thomas as Kay Summersby (voice)
- Winston Churchill as Self (archive footage)
- Dwight D. Eisenhower as Self (archive footage)
- Bernard Montgomery as Self (archive footage)
- Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage)
- Erwin Rommel as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | June 4, 2014 | June 4, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Landings As World War II continues, tension is at its peak as the biggest invasion fleet in history attempts to free Europe from Nazi Germany. |
June 4, 2014 |
| 2 |
Battle of Normandy Hopes are revived as the Allies are occupying French ground, although the advance through Normandy is slower and more difficult than expected. |
June 4, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 4, 2014 |
| Last aired | June 4, 2014 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |