Sacrifice: From D-Day to the Liberation of Paris

Sacrifice: From D-Day to the Liberation of Paris

Season 1
'Sacrifice' is a gripping documentary series marking D-Day's 70th anniversary. Directed by renowned filmmakers, it features unseen archival footage, vividly colorized, and personal testimonies. The series chronicles WWII's pivotal moments from France's occupation to the Liberation of Paris, offering a deeply moving portrayal of history's heroes and their sacrifices.
20142 episodes13+
Documentary
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Episode 1

    June 4, 2014
    45min
    13+
    June 5th, 1944: A monumental Allied force assembles to liberate Europe from Nazi rule. With tension high and WWII entering its fifth year, two million soldiers stand prepared for sacrifice. In France, civilians eagerly await their deliverance, listening to Radio-London. As Allies land in Normandy, civilians, oblivious to danger, emerge to welcome them amidst combat.
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  2. S1 E2 - Episode 2

    June 4, 2014
    46min
    13+
    June 6th, 1944, 3 PM: Allies secure beaches; Hitler misjudges, expecting main landings in Pas-de-Calais. Hope rises as French populace anticipates liberation, despite slow Allied progress in Normandy. Paris liberated in August; war persists for another year, marking Normandy's profound sacrifice.
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