Friday, June 3, 2011

Dear friends,

Monday is the 67th anniversary of D-Day. To commemorate the Normandy Invasion, one of the most historic events during the Second World War, I have selected for you two clips that feature the intensity, bravery and the sheer chaos that was shown and experienced on that fateful day.

First, learn about what allied soldiers had to face on the beaches that day. Then, watch a scene from Director Steven Spielberg's Academy Award Winning Film, "Saving Private Ryan". Witness the horror and sacrifice that our allied soldiers endured on the 6th of June, 1944.

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Thank you,
JA & Denis

*---- Video Clip of the Week ----*
D-Day: The American Way - The Normandy Defenses
Once the D Day forces arrived at Normandy the defenses still had to be defeated. The Atlantic wall of trenches was an impressive obstacle for the allies to overcome, stacked with pillboxes, bunkers, mines and giant guns.

WATCH IT NOW: The Normandy Defenses

*---- Bonus Video Clip ----*
Saving Private Ryan - D-Day
Saving Private Ryan was directed by Steven Spielberg and the winner of 5 Academy Awards. In the movie, US soldiers try to save their comrade, paratrooper Private Ryan, who's stationed behind enemy lines. Watch this clip of D-Day from the film.

WATCH IT NOW: Saving Private Ryan - D-Day

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