Plot Synopsis

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944), D-DAY IN HD is a two-part documentary that revisits the Allied forces' June 6, 1944 Normandy landings by using rare footage rendered in high definition, combined with interviews with Allied and German survivors. Through these stories, the long held belief that an Allied victory was secured after a single, bloody day will be dispelled. In truth, it would take weeks of back and forth struggle before the Allies could cement their foothold in enemy territory. And the final death toll far exceeded anything seen on the beaches. History channel aired the first part of this event on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 9-11pm ET/PT, followed by the conclusion the next day on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 9-11pm ET/PT.