History Professor Breaks Down "The Longest Day" (Part 2) / Reel History

The 1962 Film "The Longest Day" was an epic that sought to depict the invasion of Europe via Mainland France during WW2. With multiple production crews and an overwhelming ensemble cast, this 3 hour behemoth of a film will be divided into 2 parts. Part One being the preparation and night drops by airborne units, and Part 2 focusing on the ground forces landing on the beaches. We are releasing part 1 on June 6th 2021, the 77th anniversary of D-day, to honor those who took part in "the Great Crusade". Part 1 found here!    • History Professor Breaks Down "The Longest...   Check out Dispatches of D-Day here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733170707/... Reel History delves into historical films to separate fact from fiction. These engaging episodes explore, contextualize, and clarify stories related to the most famous historical movies. In contrast to the more prevalent "reaction" videos, these installments seek not only to entertain but to educate and inform. For host Jared Frederick and video editor Andrew Collins, these Reel History episodes are a labor of love and a means of expressing passion for the past as well as cinema. Courteous viewer feedback is always welcomed. Contact information for the hosts is available on the homepage. *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners.