Break-through 80 years old

On June 6, 1944, supported by an immense naval armada, Allied troops, including the First Canadian Army, led by General Harry Crerar, launch an amphibious invasion of Normandy, France. Facing a fierce resistance by Nazi forces, the Allied armies establish a beachhead on the Normandy coast. Seeking redemption after their earlier rout at the Dieppe raid in 1942, the Canadians are able to gain control of Juno Beach. Before regrouping for an advance into France, Allied troops are replenished by transport of war materiél and reinforcements. The Canadian contingent is tasked with an attack on Caen, France, held by the German 7th Army.

Credits

Break-through Cast

Name Character
Lorne Greene He was 29, 72 years old when he died as Himself - Narrator

Break-through Crew

Name Department
Break-through (80 years)

  • Release day: Monday, March 13, 1944
  • Runtime: 11 minutes