Preparation for Invasion
Crusade In Europe
Preparation for Invasion (07/28/1949)
Overview
Eisenhower works with the Allied Joint Chiefs of Staff to plan the invasion of France and beyond. The Ruhr is featured because of coal and industry. German defenses are shown, including naval mines. Reinforcements come from the U.S. and Canada, both ground and air units. Allied maneuvers are shown. The "Mulberry" harbors are assembled. The air campaign against French railroads cuts off the beaches. Eisenhower inspects the troops to boost morale and get the men to talk to him. The ships are loaded for the Channel crossing. A storm causes D-Day to move to June 6th.

Main Cast

Maurice Joyce
Maurice Joyce

Dwight D. Eisenhower (voice)

Hugh James
Hugh James

Narrator (voice)

Westbrook Van Voorhis
Westbrook Van Voorhis

Narrator (voice)

Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower

Self (archive footage)

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