Crusade in Europe
Details
Operation Anvil-Dragoon lands in Southern France on August 15, 1944. The troops land against light resistance which gets stronger as they move north. The role of the Maquis is highlighted. The Germans suffer heavy losses. On September 11th, 1944, the link-up is made between the U.S. Third and Seventh Armies, making a continuous Allied front in France. The Germans make their stand before the German border. Operation Market Garden tries and fails to capture bridges on the Northern Rhine.
- Genres: Documentary, War & Politics
- Language: English
Cast & Crew
- Cast:Maurice Joyce , Hugh James , Westbrook Van Voorhis , Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Creator:
- Producer: George R. Black, Jack Glenn, Grey Lockwood, Len Lye, William C. Zubiller, Fred Feldkamp, Richard De Rochemont, Peter Levathes
