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D-Day Sacrifice

20141 season6.9 / 10

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.

Availability

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Checked Sep 1, 2026

D-Day Sacrifice premiered June 4, 2014. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

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.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

The Landings

46m

As World War II continues, tension is at its peak as the biggest invasion fleet in history attempts to free Europe from Nazi Germany.

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Episode 2

Battle of Normandy

46mfinale

Hopes are revived as the Allies are occupying French ground, although the advance through Normandy is slower and more difficult than expected.

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026

More about D-Day Sacrifice

Cast

Lambert WilsonSelf - Narrator (voice)
Kristin Scott ThomasKay Summersby (voice)
Winston ChurchillSelf (archive footage)
Dwight D. EisenhowerSelf (archive footage)
Bernard MontgomerySelf (archive footage)
Adolf HitlerSelf (archive footage)
Erwin RommelSelf (archive footage)

Credits

Created by
Frederic Lumiere, Daniel Costelle, Isabelle Clarke

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Miniseries
Episodes
2
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • National Geographic ChannelCanada
  • CC&CFrance

Themes

anti-nazi resistancearchive footaged-dayfilm archivesfound footageinvasion of normandyliberation of prisonersnational archives