Stephen E Ambrose
Author
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Pub. Date
1988.
Physical Desc
199 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, a small detachment of British airborne troops stormed the German defense forces and paved the way for the Allied invasion of Europe. Pegasus Bridge was the first engagement of D-Day, the turning point of World War II. This gripping account by acclaimed historian Stephen E. Ambrose brings to life a daring mission so crucial that, had it been unsuccessful, the entire Normandy invasion might have failed...This...
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (5 hr., 25 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Captures the entire arc of one of the world's great battles, with four complete full-length programs. A comprehensive compilation that fully renders the valor, the tragedy, and the humanity of one of the most monumental events of WWII.
11) Band of brothers
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
6 DVDs (705 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The dramatized story of Easy Company of the US Army Airbourne Paratrooper division and their mission in WWII France during Operation Overlord. Also includes a documentary about the soldiers in Easy Company.