Destination D-Day
Originally released in 1984. Destination D-Day is a documentary/war film. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Huw Wheldon
Synopsis
On a cold February night in 1944, two British frogmen crawled on to a Normandy beach from the freezing sea to take samples of sand for scientific analysis from under the noses of German sentries. It was one of the most audacious of all the incredible operations that went into the planning of the Allied invasion of Europe. Throughout Britain during the 12 months before June 1944, men had been searching for the weak points in the vast German defences - all to ensure that D-Day, when it came, would be successful. The late Sir Huw Wheldon, then a major in the 6th Airborne Division, landed with his unit on 6 June to help defend the left flank of the invasion force against counter-attack. In this programme he tells the story of the Allied plans and preparations which helped ensure the success of Operation Overlord.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Destination D-Day about?
On a cold February night in 1944, two British frogmen crawled on to a Normandy beach from the freezing sea to take samples of sand for scientific analysis from under the noses of German sentries. I...
How long is Destination D-Day?
Destination D-Day has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Destination D-Day released?
Destination D-Day was released on May 29, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Destination D-Day?
The main cast of Destination D-Day includes Huw Wheldon.