On 6th June 1944 thousands of troops landed on Omaha Beach, Normandy. This is the story, told by its survivors. Subscribe to Our History: https://bit.ly/3v5mKBG

Using striking and rare colour footage, the events of one tragic day are brought vividly to the screen. Some of the veterans who survived the bloody battle return to Omaha Beach and by weaving their stories together, soldiers of different nations are brought together for the first time. But does time heal everything?

This film was first broadcast: 12 Feb 2001

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