Archive Video Of The D-Day Normandy Landings 

I honestly can't even imagine the amount of nervousness those men in the landing crafts were at as they could see the coastline draw closer. It's unfathomable

The person who recorded those scenes was absolutely fearless.

My beautiful grandfather fought here, ran up those beaches and was shot. He did survive and go on to have a family. He had survivors guilt even in the 90s years later. He would cry. This is how awful this was. Rip grandad. And all those brave men.

Even those who survived this sacrificed their best years for us to never have to go through anything like this.

My great great grandfather survived 2 world wars and ended up being the oldest man in Great Britain 🇬🇧

War has no winner, only survivors....

I've been to omaha beach and it was crazy to think that day actually happened. setting foot on that beach was so overwhelming to me.

Can’t even begin to imagine how scared these young men must have been . We owe so much to them they will be remembered forever .

Only have one word for these heroes - RESPECT.

The greatest generation, without doubt!

There's a fair bit of footage of the many brave Canadians who landed at Juno Beach, the second most deadly Beach of the invasion (second only to Omaha). The Canadians also moved further inland than any army on the initial day of the invasion. These men deserve to also be recognized. Lest we forget 🇨🇦

I would have had a coronary waiting on those landing craft - different breed those fellas. Respect and thanks to every one of them.

I couldn’t imagine going through something like this. We really owe our elders a lot of respect. They were some brave men.

We should thank these men for laying down their lives for us. I would really hate to be on a boat under fire like that.

Whenever I watch these videos, I want to wake up early the next morning and make the most possible out of the day.

What great archives of films. We never can realize the sacrifices they went through. Thanks all veterans

A moment of silence for all the people died young in this war... Rest In Peace

With the reenactment of D-Day in Saving Private Ryan, some veterans who had experienced the real thing were there in the theater when the movie came out and had to walk out because it was the most realistic re-enactment that they had ever seen. One of the veterans was asked what Saving Private Ryan got wrong with the Omaha beach scene, and he said that they didn't make the water red enough. One of the most horrible scenes in cinematic history (meaning upsetting and devastating in its realism) and as bad as it was, the real deal was much, much worse and they only barely touched on the accuracy of the horrors of that day... Let that sink in.

My grandfather was is wwII. I can't 1magine how brave he was. He never talked about it much. I love him. He died in 2014. I wish is has talked to him about him more but I am so proud of him.

R.I.P to the soldiers that fought for us.

My Father and his two Brothers jumped with 82d Airborne, My Uncle Joe was with the 5th Rangers and my Uncle Frank was with the Big Red One! They were all so Proud of their Service to the Nation! The GREATEST GENERATION!!!

I have heard soldiers say that what enabled them to charge into hell, was the determination not to let their friends down or be outdone by them. If they are going, then I'm going with them kind of mentality.

80 years ago. RIP all those who passed 🙏

my great grandpa who was in this passed jan 10th 2018 watching this makes me cry...

Much respect for these young and unbelievable brave men!

its my understanding that hard times make strong men, strong men make good times, good times make weak men, and weak men propagate hard times.

Some of them were 16-17 yrs old. It gave me chills!! Mighty fine job Bois!!!

The fear that must have been in their hearts hearing and seeing the approaching nightmare, they were so brave, I don't have the words to express .

My grandfather had been there as a medical helper (Sanitäter). I understand now why he was traumatized. All brave soldiers rest in ☮️

Whenever I'm struggling with something I always think of these super brave people...

To all the brave men who lost their lives on both sides R.I.P. Colonel Christopher John Lamb British Army retired.The Queen's Royal Hussars.

Having to go straight into battle when feeling seasick and dizzy...Respect.

Armies Doesn't start the war Politicians does...

I'm from Germany and I often think of the poor souls running up onto the beach. I will never know them, or their personal stories... But because of them, their sacrifice. The suffering of families left behind. Through them, their perseverance, commitment to freedom and sacrifice today I am alive. And not just me, my whole family. Because of them we are able to enjoy what we take to often for granted. I am striken by some sort of weird feeling of guilt. Why has their untimely death been necessary for me being able to live so care free? My deepest of thanks to the US, Canadians, British and everybody who has sacrificed. Thanks for the freedom my family and I can enjoy today.

My grandpa here 9 years old when the war has started.I hard to imagine praying each day for one more :(

We live in Normandy and visit regularly Arromanches. Both our father's were there on that day and survived. We can't imagine the fear they must have had on their landings. The people of that town have never forgotten their unsung heros.

One British man told me about the grateful German POW'S who rebuilt the homes of bombed & burned neighborhoods in London. Even sixty years later the homes were in excellent condition with amazing craftsmanship.

Sadly to say my Great granddad was among this awful history 😞🌹 I proudly named my son after him

My would-have-been uncle Edward Reynolds took part in the landings. He was killed on July 27, 1944 at St. Lo. We never knew him but still remember.

the entire d day story and courage that it took----still amazes me!!!

I was fortunate enough to be stationed in Germany w/the 3rd Armd. Div's 1st Bde in KIRCH-GOENS south of Geissen(spell ?)north of Frankfurt, 74-78. Spent all of my leave time in country. I visited so many of the WW I n WW II, sites. I treasure those travels n memories. Would of been much more informative had I had my mobile device back then. Regardless, to stand in histories foot prints n shadows of the men of both sides has always been a real blessing for this 62 yr. old Army Veteran, let me add, PROUD ARMY VETERAN

Both my parents were WW2 veterans. I have the utmost respect for their generation 🤔🥝🇳🇿

It’s amazing how they filmed this these were some very brave men

My grandpa worked on a base In France after that and my great uncle from my dad's side was part of the airborne division

From a British Muslim, can't say thanks enough to these brave men for fighting the war. Going through D day Omdz.

everyone has an opinion on who the bad & good guys was. every soldier on the field had balls of steel & a fire burning in their hearts. a deadly but glorious day.

I was just visiting the beaches today....absolutely beautiful beaches and cemetary

Its not fighting what we hate, its saving what we love.

These brave men and women gave us the freedom we enjoy today

Im A DAV IN A WHEELCHAIR AND CANT WALK N MY DAD WAS THERE D DAY IM 69 YEARS OLD N I MISS HIM R I P DAD

all men and women that gave their lives in the defence of their country,we will never forget u

My grandpa drove one of the boats

very cool that they saved footage of their work

D day soon - 2019 .. Im here - tears in my eyes.

HONOR TO ALL SOLDIERS IN WORLD WAR II

7:03 WTF? War sucks.

God bless those brave men who made a huge change to our world and till that day it’s now the greatest history of all life time.

My grandad was a royal marine during D day landings. Very interesting to see what was really expected of him! ✌️😇

My grandfather was in the second World War he went to Poland and helped to liberate the concentration camps. Hes 92 now. An honor to be his grandson 👌the real men.

These boys will forever be the greatest among us, They charged into the valley of death and horror, into a great abyss, and did so with great vigor and bravery. We should never forget, and take heart in their courage and follow their example of selflessness. The greatest generation whole slayed the scourge of Hitler's barbaricThird Reich winning in glorious victory stability and creation of the Pax Americana, The American Peace. Whose generation reached into the heavens and planted Old Glory on the moon, Whose generation though the struggles of the Great Depression and World War II overcame civil differences and championed civil rights. Truly these people were the Greatest Generation.

U.S. Army Veteran Gerard Dyson here to say those guys were some of the bravest fighters of that day! Just look at the equipment they are using to travel. Today's ships would be like 1st class luxury. HOOAH 101st Airborne Division!

My grandfather was in the Pacific

"War is obscene, the worst thing humans do. But warriors, the individual men, are the very best of humanity. Not because they are willing to kill. But because they are willing to risk death, to sacrifice themselves for others."

Can't even imagine...

One questions: How did the camera man still alive?

Gracias, gracias, gracias. A pesar de no haber vivido en esa epoca, se muy bien la libertad que nos han dejado. Todo lo que tengo y logre en la vida se lo debo a ustedes. Mis hijos asi lo veran porque yo les enseñare sus historias. Nos han regalado todo lo que somos. Mi compromiso y el de mis hijos seran nuestra norma de vida.

My great grandparents where heros in ww11 may them rest in piece and be thankful for what they fought for

my grandad died in this war,he was a sacrifice, he did it for us all.

I was playing COD:WW2 and I thought to myself if its bloody in the game and it's pretty freaking hard than I imagine what these guys went through!

Happy Remembrance Day to all vets 2019

Just watched so sad but so brave god bless their souls we should never forget the whole worlds sacrifices in this terrible war

My great uncle rushed through machine gun and mortar fire and survived the whole war. Several other of my family members were elsewhere but also survived the whole war.

Seven American fighter pilots and seven radiomen volunteered to go ashore on the first landing craft on Omaha Beach to fight their way up to the camouflaged German bunkers, determine the coordinates and radio them back to the oncoming pilots. Vance H. Taylor was one of the seven pilots who volunteered and served.

My great grandfather was a landing craft driver and he died from a heart attack 🥺

Remember these men. They were the reason why we're enjoying the wind of freedom today.

We truly live in the best of times because of times like this.

My great grandfather was the demolition man on Omaha. He is the one who blew up most of the bunkers there. Like on Saving PVT. Ryan

God bless all these men of steel.

My uncle returned from WWII with a diagnosis of "shell shocked". Today I guess that would be PTSD. He was never the same after his return from the war.

So many Canadians Americans and indigenous people sacrificed their lives for d-day and they were so brave❤ lest we forget 🧡💛💚💙💜

Brave, brave men

God bless these men!

And on this anniversary of D-DAY 2020 marks yet another year of the brave allies who gave up so much to be FREE once again!! For my father, David l hibbs sr USS BUNCH DE694 APD 79, 4/19/21 -- 4/7/20 RIP DAD!

My great grandad 🇬🇧 fought on the beach neaxt to Dunkirk and was in the last boat I met him and he was the nicest 🇬🇧 he also had a boat

salute to everyone who fought in ww2

I wonder how many people have watched these world war II videos looking for their dads Grandpa's and great grandpa's to catch a glimpse of them they show a lot of different people there's got to be people out there that have seen family and this vintage footage

I've done that crossing on a commercial ferry and I got sea sick....I can't even imagine how those boys felt.....

Fun fact they had to add in the sound effects at a later date because the cameras during that time did not record sound

2:58 I couldn't see anything! Was blocked by the enormous bollocks of steel of some of these fine gentlemen. R.I.P. all those who made the ultimate sacrifice

respect to all the fallen and not fallen heros of ww2

I was on this beach yesterday....its huge....hard to imagine such a battle took place there nearly 80 years ago. the place was packed with people driving US jeeps and flags are flying everywhere.

Thankyou 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇬🇧🇨🇦🇬🇧🇨🇦🌹🌹🌹

What a beauty at 9:04!!!!! If that angel stood over me when I was hurt...I'd be healed.

the man I would be if I lived through a war like that.

I was there, served on LST 47. We followed mine sweepers in and carried underwater demolition teams. It was a nightmare

Never Forget what we fought against and what we fought for🇺🇸🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️

We will remember them forever.

these are our heros people

Love how on the side it says HD

This got recommend to me 6th june 2020. Lest we forget.