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D Day - Down to Earth - Return of the 507

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Starring: Wilbur Fitzgerald
Director: Phil Walker (III), David Druckenmiller
Format: Color, NTSC
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Pbs Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: Jun 02, 2004
DVD Release Date: May 11, 2004
Run Time: 56 minutes
ASIN: B0001L3MIK
UPC: 097368778443
Sales Rank: 87771

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Editorial Review from Amazon.com:

As the population of World War II veterans continues to dwindle, ID-Day: Down to Earth/I pays overdue tribute to some of the war's greatest unsung heroes. While ISaving Private Ryan/I and IBand of Brothers/I powerfully dramatized the events surrounding D-Day in a broader context, this moving one-hour documentary focuses specifically on the historic bravery of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, which dropped into Normandy in June of 1944 and triumphed through some of the bloodiest small-unit battles in the history of American military combat. The worst of these was the battle of La Fiere in France, where the defense of a crucial bridge resulted in corpses piled so thick that soldiers could walk over them without touching the ground. Equally impressive--especially when you consider that these widely scattered soldiers landed as far as 20 miles from their intended drop zone--is the battle of Graignes, where French villagers valiantly supported the 507th liberators, only to be tragically executed by invading Nazis. Along with historical consultant Martin K.A. Morgan (who chronicled the 507th in his acclaimed book IDown to Earth/I), several 507th survivors recall their dramatic missions, and the film culminates with their return to Normandy in 2002, for the richly satisfying, deeply emotional unveiling of a memorial to their fallen comrades. Given the fact that some of the most prominent 507th veterans died shortly after this film was completed, ID-Day: Down to Earth/I is a well-timed tribute, honoring men who faced seemingly insurmountable odds and lived to tell the tale. I--Jeff Shannon/I

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

How valuable to hear it straight from the combatants!, 2005-09-06
I have been very interested in the events that lead up to WWII, and the history of the battles fought. This video was one that I did not know about, but one which should be a part of anyone's WWII library. The individual stories and revisiting the sites of some of these battles put a human spin on the tragedy of war from the view of the soldiers and the townspeople who suffered through these battles. It's good to know that there remains an appreciation on the part of these French citizens for what the cost was in terms of human sacrifice. The personal stories and memories captured in this video are priceless!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent documentary! Informative and very moving!, 2004-08-31
This is an excellent documentary of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment's experiences on and around D-Day. The film contains moving interviews with veterans, whose stories are laced together and elaborated on by historian Martin K.A. Morgan (who also wrote a book on the subject). The documentary deals specifically with the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, but speaks to a much larger audience. I recommend it to anyone with a general interest in World War II and D-Day, as well those who desire a better understanding of the experiences of veterans.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

Powerful, inspiring, and relevent- a WWII buff must see, 2004-05-10
Moving account of one of the most important parachute infantry regiments, the 507th- whose fanfare has had to wait 60 years to arrive with the degree of respect and notoriety that it deserves. I have watched this film more than a few times and still cannot get through it without shedding a tear. pThe real life band of brothers telling their stories in their own words when brought together for the first time in 60 years to the small town in the South of France into which they all jumped out of perfectly good aircrafts to liberate. WHEW! pI'm 28 and loved this documentary. It is especially important and relevent for people of my generation to look back on the history, which the men in this film helped to create, in order to gather perspective on the current liberation going on in Iraq.pA wise man once told me it is very easy to sit in the back of a coffee shop and preach "war is not the answer"- but when the question centers around a Hilter storming in, hell bent on genocide- how else will he be stopped? With a Mochachino Latte. pThis film captures in a vivid, beautiful way the determination, courage and deep belief in freedom and liberty that each of these soldiers carried with them into battle- and for many it was this strong belief which got them through the hardest times and delivered them back home to a grateful nation. pI am proud to say my Grandfather whose name I was given shared those common beliefs with the men in this film- and as a result was alive years later to try and share them with me. For this I am forever blessed. pWonderfully entertaining, this film is truly a historical treasure. Check it out.