Operation Overlord & Neptune (D-Day documentary)

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Published 2013-10-18

Operation Overlord was the code name for the Battle of Normandy, the operation that launched the invasion of German-occupied western Europe during World War II by Allied forces.

The operation commenced on 6 June 1944 with the Normandy landings (Operation Neptune, commonly known as D-Day). A 12,000-plane airborne assault preceded an amphibious assault involving almost 7,000 vessels. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on 6 June; more than three million allied troops were in France by the end of August

Allied land forces that saw combat in Normandy on D-Day itself came from Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Free French Forces and Poland also participated in the battle after the assault phase, and there were also minor contingents from Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands, and Norway. Other Allied nations participated in the naval and air forces.

The battle for Normandy continued for more than two months, concluding with the closing of the Falaise pocket on 24 August, the Liberation of Paris on 25 August, and the German retreat across the Seine which was completed on 30 August 1944.

All Comments (21)

@dgrichmondbc 10 years ago

My Dad landed at Juno with his fellow Canadians. Truly the greatest generation, no matter what their country of origin was. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice.
@lmicali1 9 years ago

Thank you for a documentary that I could actually show my children. I wanted them to have an appreciation for our democratic nation and be thankful for the brave men that risked their lives so that Europe and the U.S. could remain a democracy. Our current generation needs to be reminded of these brave souls and how fortunate we are today!!!
@robertdembski6008 8 years ago

last year I visited the beaches of Normandy. These soldiers are the epitome of bravery beyond belief. I took time to visit the American war cemetery at omaha and was left speechless. Had it not been for this courageous rebody of young men, willing to give their lives to fight oppression the world would be a different place right now. Those stricken and laid to rest and those fortunate to have made it through, you're the bravest of the brave. Heroes to the end, I salute you all.
@michaeltheirishcurseflaher1419 7 years ago

my grandpa fought in Normandy absolutely the greatest generation
@hugovictor3808 9 years ago

Thank you America, England, Canada and all allied
@JailbreakTweakzHD 10 years ago

RIP to all the tough soldiers who fraught for their lives specially my grandpa
@LeonidsStrapOn 8 years ago

I feel proud for our military and privileged for their service and defense of our freedoms. I know there were thousands of important operations carried out and attempted throughout the years....but this one.. ..damn. To the greatest generation: Thank you.
@phillipcampbell73 7 years ago

My uncle was a medic with the 1st ID in the first wave.He would talk about anything concerning the war,but never Omaha Beach.
@adamrules01 10 years ago

Its amazing how much the success of D day was down to sheer luck, the allies chose the one day of the year when Rommel was away and that no one wanted to wake up Hitler.
@Mary-lb7xo 8 years ago

There have been a lot of docs about D-Day. This is the best one I've seen.
@chrism1190 8 years ago

72 years ago today, June 6. Thanks for posting this video.
@pim1234 9 years ago

Heroes ! Thank you for our freedom in Europe
@oldslav 8 years ago

My great grandfather fought in Normandy on German side, he was Slovenian but conscripted into Wehrmacht, because one part of our country was annexed to third Reich, and young men were mobilized, if you didn't went to Wehrmacht your family got holiday packet in concentration camp...few years back I spoke with one such Slovenian veteran, he said that they didn't shot on groups less than 5 men, and also that when officers didn't watch they were shooting above soldiers heads, after they run out off ammo they surrendered, he said he was spared because he shouted that he is Yugoslav.....
@jonoedwards4195 9 years ago

Insane stuff,brave souls,we will remember.Great post DEVGRU.
@maxx0xxam 8 years ago

Thank you frogman. History channel is showing Gladiator tonite and I can't find any mention of D-Day on my crappy cable subscription... Warriors will always remember and respect the huge sacrifices of who came before us if no one else does. Semper Fidelis Brother.
@reveecon15 10 years ago

My heart goes for these heroic man. My SALUTE to you sir.
@mikethaxton4935 10 years ago

Love and respect for all those youmg men both those that lived and those who died ! That goes to you Grandpa too !
@jmeh20 8 years ago

thank you for your sacrifices we will remember!
@w.a.rp.i.g.s3758 9 years ago

Awesome video, thanks. May the brave men from both sides always REST IN PEACE.
@DEVGRU5022 10 years ago

OPERATIONS OVERLOD & NEPTUNE (DOCUMENTARY) Operation Overlord was the code name for the Battle of Normandy, the operation that launched the invasion of German-occupied western Europe during World War II by Allied forces. The operation commenced on 6 June 1944 with the Normandy landings (Operation Neptune, commonly known as D-Day). A 12,000-plane airborne assault preceded an amphibious assault involving almost 7,000 vessels. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on 6 June; more than three million allied troops were in France by the end of August Allied land forces that saw combat in Normandy on D-Day itself came from Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Free French Forces and Poland also participated in the battle after the assault phase, and there were also minor contingents from Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands, and Norway. Other Allied nations participated in the naval and air forces. The battle for Normandy continued for more than two months, concluding with the closing of the Falaise pocket on 24 August, the Liberation of Paris on 25 August, and the German retreat across the Seine which was completed on 30 August 1944.