Discovery Channel Documentaries
Surviving D-Day
TV-G
2011 • E28 Jun 3, 2011 45mBy forensically analyzing war records and real testimony, SURVIVING D-DAY reveals that the difference
between life and death for American soldiers hung on such details as what they ate for breakfast, the
interpretation of a weather forecast, or the design of a buckle strap. Yet despite ingenious and
creative tactical devices and strategies, the most powerful weapons of warfare were still leadership
and bravery. The special tells these incredible stories -- many told by Omaha Beach veterans
themselves -- to examine this historic day and reveal who survived... and why
between life and death for American soldiers hung on such details as what they ate for breakfast, the
interpretation of a weather forecast, or the design of a buckle strap. Yet despite ingenious and
creative tactical devices and strategies, the most powerful weapons of warfare were still leadership
and bravery. The special tells these incredible stories -- many told by Omaha Beach veterans
themselves -- to examine this historic day and reveal who survived... and why