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What is Destination D-Day about?

Destination D-Day is a documentary. On a cold February night in 1944, two British frogmen crawled onto a Normandy beach to collect sand samples while evading German sentries. This operation was part of the extensive planning for the Allied invasion of Europe. Over the year leading up to D-Day, British forces identified weaknesses in German defenses. Sir Huw Wheldon, then a major in the 6th Airborne Division, recounts his experiences during the invasion on June 6, detailing the strategies that contributed to the success of Operation Overlord.

When was Destination D-Day released?

Destination D-Day was released in 1984.

How long is Destination D-Day?

Destination D-Day has a runtime of 87 minutes.

What genre is Destination D-Day?

Destination D-Day is classified as History.