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"Invasion of Normandy" by 5KNA Productions highlights the courageous role of the 177 Kieffer commandos, the only French troops to participate in the D-Day invasion. As the Allies launched an assault against the fortified Atlantic Wall built by Nazi Germany, they prepared by amassing troops, weapons, and resources in England. The film depicts critical moments, from the bombing of Pointe du Hoc to the amphibious landings at various beaches, including Sword, Juno, and Omaha. It also covers the construction of Mulberry harbors, essential for the success of the operation.
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Invasion of Normandy 5KNA Productions 2012
The 177 men of the Kieffer commandos are the only French troops have participated in D-Day.
The Third Reich built the Atlantic Wall. These fortifications extendedfrom the Spanish-French border all the way to Norway.
The landing was preceded by a gathering of troops, weapons and ships to England.
Mulberry A Two artificial harbors were created:. Mulberry A: St Laurent surMer. Mulberry B at Arromanches
Phoenix Caissons: Breakwaterconcretetowed; thenfilledwith water and sunk.