D-Day to Berlin: A Newsnight Special

D-Day to Berlin: A Newsnight Special

Documentary acclaimed as the most important colour footage taken during WWII

1985 · 60 min · ★ 7.5 · Documentary, War

George Stevens's remarkable film is acclaimed by historians as the most important colour footage taken during the war. Milestones covered include the liberation of Paris, the link-up between the Russian and American armies on the River Elbe and the Allied capture of the Dachau concentration camp.

Directed by Ivan Moffat · Written by Dick Kent

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