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D-Day: The Last Heroes

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 59 min | Documentary, History, War
With unprecedented access to thousands of top secret aerial photographs, compelling story telling, state of the art graphics and dramatic reconstruction, historian Dan Snow examines the incredible events of 6th June 1944. Nothing less than...See moreWith unprecedented access to thousands of top secret aerial photographs, compelling story telling, state of the art graphics and dramatic reconstruction, historian Dan Snow examines the incredible events of 6th June 1944. Nothing less than the freedom of the western world was at stake as the Allies launched the largest amphibious assault in history. Dan Snow examines how two years of meticulous planning, espionage and the analysis of millions of aerial photographs shaped the outcome of this day of days and hears the testimonies of those who risked their lives to save the world from Nazi tyranny. See less
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Director
Tim Dunn
Producer
Tim Dunn
Composer
John Leo Dutton (as John Dutton)
Cinematographer
Neville Kidd
Production Designer
Jan Walker
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jun 9, 2013
Release date
Jun 9, 2013 (United Kingdom)
Awards
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1 win

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24 cast members
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George 'Jimmy' Green
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Peter Fahy
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Geoffrey Stone
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William Luckey
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Crendon Greenway
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John Raaen
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Robert Sales
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Roy Cadman
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Fred Walker's primary photo
Fred Walker
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Jim Wallwork's primary photo
Jim Wallwork
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Ed Shames's primary photo
Ed Shames
Self - 101st Airborne Division Self - 101st Airborne Division   See fewer
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James R. Dempsey
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Ian Hammerton's primary photo
Ian Hammerton
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Robert Ford
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Bob Stoodley
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Matthew Abram
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