Heroes of World War II (2004): S01E10 – The Men Behind D-Day

Introduction There are two documentaries with the same title: one from 2002-2003 (with Walter Cronkite) and one from 2004 (with Robert Powell). Outline The story of the planning, support and deception necessary to mount the largest amphibious assault that the world had ever seen. Heroes of World War II Series (2004) You can find an…

Andrew Marshall

10/02/2025

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War, World War Two

Introduction

There are two documentaries with the same title: one from 2002-2003 (with Walter Cronkite) and one from 2004 (with Robert Powell).

Outline

The story of the planning, support and deception necessary to mount the largest amphibious assault that the world had ever seen.

Heroes of World War II Series (2004)

You can find an overview and episode guide for Heroes of World War II (2004) here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: January 2004
Running Time:23 minutes.
Rating: TV-14.
Country: UK.
Language: English.