World War II: Vol. 4 - War Comes to America/D-Day The Normandy Invasion
Aka "Why We Fight". "War Comes to America" - Documents the gradual shift of opinion from isolationism to support of the U.S. entry into World War II. The seventh and final episode of Frank Capra's "Why We Fight" series. "D-Day The Normandy Invasion" - Photographed by the U.S. Coast Guard with additional scenes from U.S. Navy and Army Air Forces, this document looks at the infamous night of June 5-6, 1944 when British and U.S. troops took off for their vital destinations.
Year: 1945
Genre: Documentaries, War Docos
Country: USA
Director: Frank Capra
Duration: 117 Minutes
Rating: PG
7.9/10
Location in store: Documentary (War)
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