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Featuring:
Terence McKenna, Simon Bradbury, Gerry Quigley, Julian Richings
Written by:
Roman Jarymowycz
Brian McKenna
Terence McKenna
Directed by:
Brian McKenna
Release Date:
January 26, 1992
Original Title:
In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944
Alternate Titles:
The Valour and the Horror
Genres:
Documentary | War
Production Companies:
CBC
ONF | NFB
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 104
A documentary, using dramatization of fact, that examines the Battle of Verrières Ridge, where on July 25, 1944 and not long after D-Day, an inexperienced battalion of the Canadian Black Watch Regiment launched a doomed attack and was defeated with heavy casualties by veteran German SS troops. Part of "The Valour and the Horror" mini series.
On June 6th 1944, a combined force of American, British and Canadian troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The Allied invasion of occupied France was a turning point in the war against Hitler's Germany. From a tactical view, Canada's role was limited; strategically, it was pivotal. Canada's infantry and armored regiments were thrown against Germany's elite troops and tank divisions. The price they paid was enormous.
Art Direction:
Robert Hackborn
Cinematography:
Neville Ottey
Director:
Brian McKenna
Editor:
Alfonso Peccia
Producer:
Adam Symansky
Arnie Gelbart
Producer's Assistant:
Roman Jarymowycz
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