Overview
Comprised entirely of re-mastered and colorised archive footage from World War II, much of it never before seen, Sacrifice recounts the story of D-Day through the testimonies of those who lived it. These important historical days are seen through the eyes of French civilians and members of the military fighting on both sides. The testimonies of famous individuals like Dwight D. Eisenhower and Erwin Rommel are intertwined with those of anonymous soldiers and citizens, such as film director Samuel Fuller and Eisenhower's chauffeur, Kay Summersby. From the preparations for D-Day all the way through to the liberation of Paris, the accounts of these men and women provide a moving and invaluable retelling of this pivotal time in history.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Comprised entirely of re-mastered and colorised archive footage from World War II, much of it never before seen, Sacrifice recounts the story of D-Day through the testimonies of those who lived it. These important historical days are seen through the eyes of French civilians and members of the military fighting on both sides. The testimonies of famous individuals like Dwight D. Eisenhower and Erwin Rommel are intertwined with those of anonymous soldiers and citizens, such as film director Samuel Fuller and Eisenhower's chauffeur, Kay Summersby. From the preparations for D-Day all the way through to the liberation of Paris, the accounts of these men and women provide a moving and invaluable retelling of this pivotal time in history.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Lambert Wilson
Self - Narrator (voice)
Kristin Scott Thomas
Kay Summersby (voice)
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Bernard Montgomery
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Erwin Rommel
Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
Comprised entirely of re-mastered and colorised archive footage from World War II, much of it never before seen, Sacrifice recounts the story of D-Day through the testimonies of those who...
D-Day Sacrifice has 1 season with 2 episodes.
D-Day Sacrifice premiered on June 4, 2014.
No, D-Day Sacrifice has ended. The final episode aired on June 4, 2014.
D-Day Sacrifice originally aired on National Geographic Channel. Check your local streaming services for availability.
D-Day Sacrifice was created by Frederic Lumiere.
D-Day Sacrifice has a rating of 6.9/10 based on user reviews.
D-Day Sacrifice is classified as Documentary, War & Politics.