Lest We Forget
Product Description
Format: DVD
Run Time: 85 minutes
General Dwight D. Eisenhower commissioned the U.S. Army Signal Corp Photographic Company to produce a film honoring the American foot soldier, G.I. Joe. The final version was an electrifying new film called “Final Report of the Commanding General of the U.S. Army – Lest We Forget.” This film is narrated by a G.I. Joe. This is the most thorough film covering all aspects of World War II from the army foot soldiers perspective. Watch as our soldiers prepare for war over in Europe. This film chronicles the plight of our foot soldiers from the beginning of the war, at the beaches of Normandy, all the way through to the gates of Berlin. After the Allied victory watch as our troops free one concentration camp after another.
Shortly after watching this film, Eisenhower ordered all copies destroyed because he feared it would discourage Germans from going down the path towards democracy. Watch this film and judge for yourself. This entire film is archival footage as filmed by the Army Signal Corps. This is a grim and realistic portrait of war.
Preparations for War-
Watch as the foot soldiers train in England. They complete numerous maneuvers and exercises. Witness the Air Force dropping bombs all over Europe hitting Nazi communication, supply lines, buildings and strategic targets. Footage also shows film of the Luftwaffe trying to hit back. Watch as the navy transports all of the army and their supplies to Normandy. Watch as the troops play music, sports, and cards in the weeks leading up to war. The foot soldiers had no idea what was in store for them.
The Beaches of Normandy through the Gates of Berlin-
Watch as war begins on D-Day, June 6, 1944, on the beaches of Normandy. First the Air Force goes in to provide cover and drop off the paratroopers. Then the Navy pounds the shores of Normandy. Witness the chilling scenes as the foot soldiers get off the boats and onto the beaches of Normandy. Then watch as the Americans march to Cherbourg as they take one French city after another. There are great street fighting scenes in Cherbourg. After securing Cherbourg, watch war footage of the American foot soldiers engage in a battle for the hedge rows. Bear witness to all units of the military with their tanks, artillery, airplanes and G.I. foot soldiers work in coordination. Next they captured the French village of Saint Lo. Then watch as they march through Paris down the Champs de Elysees, and keep marching. You will see other G.I. divisions fresh from fighting in Italy, make a surprise Mediterranean landing on the French coast and battle their way up the Valley of the Rhone. Then watch as the capture Lyon. Witness more and more Nazi soldiers surrender. Then the Allies liberated Belgium, Luxemburg, and Holland. Watch as our troops enter Germany and head up the Rhine. Watch the airborne invasion that was a preparation for the Battle of the Ardennes, or Battle of the Bulge. Watch as the Allies secure one German city after another including Acchen, Metz, and pushing the Nazi’s back to the Siegfried line. While in Germany, view Allied soldiers capturing additional German cities such as Bastogne, Julich, Cologne, Koblenz, Wartzburg, Essen, Magdeburg, Nuremburg, and Leipzig. Finally watch as the Allies great the Russians on the other side of the Elbe River. Shortly thereafter the Nazis surrender.
Allied Victory and liberating the Concentration Camps-
Watch as the Allies liberate one concentration camp after another. We actually freed some of out own troops that had been captured behind enemy lines. View the footage of Eisenhower as he tours the Ohrdruf concentration camp. See the survivors and piles of dead bodies. At the end of the war, watch as the Germans loot from each other.
Run Time: 85 minutes
General Dwight D. Eisenhower commissioned the U.S. Army Signal Corp Photographic Company to produce a film honoring the American foot soldier, G.I. Joe. The final version was an electrifying new film called “Final Report of the Commanding General of the U.S. Army – Lest We Forget.” This film is narrated by a G.I. Joe. This is the most thorough film covering all aspects of World War II from the army foot soldiers perspective. Watch as our soldiers prepare for war over in Europe. This film chronicles the plight of our foot soldiers from the beginning of the war, at the beaches of Normandy, all the way through to the gates of Berlin. After the Allied victory watch as our troops free one concentration camp after another.
Shortly after watching this film, Eisenhower ordered all copies destroyed because he feared it would discourage Germans from going down the path towards democracy. Watch this film and judge for yourself. This entire film is archival footage as filmed by the Army Signal Corps. This is a grim and realistic portrait of war.
Preparations for War-
Watch as the foot soldiers train in England. They complete numerous maneuvers and exercises. Witness the Air Force dropping bombs all over Europe hitting Nazi communication, supply lines, buildings and strategic targets. Footage also shows film of the Luftwaffe trying to hit back. Watch as the navy transports all of the army and their supplies to Normandy. Watch as the troops play music, sports, and cards in the weeks leading up to war. The foot soldiers had no idea what was in store for them.
The Beaches of Normandy through the Gates of Berlin-
Watch as war begins on D-Day, June 6, 1944, on the beaches of Normandy. First the Air Force goes in to provide cover and drop off the paratroopers. Then the Navy pounds the shores of Normandy. Witness the chilling scenes as the foot soldiers get off the boats and onto the beaches of Normandy. Then watch as the Americans march to Cherbourg as they take one French city after another. There are great street fighting scenes in Cherbourg. After securing Cherbourg, watch war footage of the American foot soldiers engage in a battle for the hedge rows. Bear witness to all units of the military with their tanks, artillery, airplanes and G.I. foot soldiers work in coordination. Next they captured the French village of Saint Lo. Then watch as they march through Paris down the Champs de Elysees, and keep marching. You will see other G.I. divisions fresh from fighting in Italy, make a surprise Mediterranean landing on the French coast and battle their way up the Valley of the Rhone. Then watch as the capture Lyon. Witness more and more Nazi soldiers surrender. Then the Allies liberated Belgium, Luxemburg, and Holland. Watch as our troops enter Germany and head up the Rhine. Watch the airborne invasion that was a preparation for the Battle of the Ardennes, or Battle of the Bulge. Watch as the Allies secure one German city after another including Acchen, Metz, and pushing the Nazi’s back to the Siegfried line. While in Germany, view Allied soldiers capturing additional German cities such as Bastogne, Julich, Cologne, Koblenz, Wartzburg, Essen, Magdeburg, Nuremburg, and Leipzig. Finally watch as the Allies great the Russians on the other side of the Elbe River. Shortly thereafter the Nazis surrender.
Allied Victory and liberating the Concentration Camps-
Watch as the Allies liberate one concentration camp after another. We actually freed some of out own troops that had been captured behind enemy lines. View the footage of Eisenhower as he tours the Ohrdruf concentration camp. See the survivors and piles of dead bodies. At the end of the war, watch as the Germans loot from each other.
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