Title A distant shore : African Americans of D-Day / written, produced and directed by Douglas J. Cohen ; produced by Samuel K. Dolan ; produced by Flight 33 Productions, LLC for the History Channel

Published New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 2007

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Description 1 online resource (45 minutes) Summary 1.2 million African Americans served in World War II in some capacity, and although largely forgotten by history, nearly 2,000 African Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy Notes In English Title from title screen (viewed January 11, 2024) Subject United States. Army -- African American troops -- History -- 20th century World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, African American World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy -- Personal narratives, American World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews African American soldiers -- History -- 20th century African American veterans -- Interviews Genre/Form Documentary television programs. Documentaires télévisés. Form Streaming video Author Cohen, Douglas, director, producer Dolan, Samuel K., producer Flight 33 Productions (Firm), production company. Arts and Entertainment Network, publisher.

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