Assault on Normandy: Gold Beach - Battle for the Beachhead (2013)
69 Infantry Brigade had a highly successful landing and now had to fight its way through German defences to its objectives eight miles away. It was here that the veteran warrior, Sergeant Major Stan Hollis, continued the actions that led to him receiving the only D Day Victoria Cross.Meanwhile, 231 Infantry Brigade,were attempting to recover the situation and fight through German strong points towards Arromanches and Point 54 ridge. These battles lacked the coordination between infantry and tanks achieved by 69 Brigade and were up against field grade German infantry. Hours behind schedule, the village of Ryes was taken. This allowed the much delayed second wave consisting of 56th and 151 Infantry Brigades to deploy and exploit the early successes, reaching the outskirts of Bayeux by dusk. Meanwhile, in the west, the hard pressed 231 Infantry Brigade and 47 Commando continued its advance through enemy held territory to Port en Bessin, Arromanches and the Longues sur Mer Battery.
Cast
- Tom Dormer - Presenter
- Tim Saunders - Presenter
- Tim Stoneman - Presenter
- Andy Johnson - Presenter
- Richard Hone - Presenter
- Andrew Duff - Presenter
Keywords
beach, british army, d-day
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Assault on Normandy: Gold Beach - Battle for the Beachhead about?
- 69 Infantry Brigade had a highly successful landing and now had to fight its way through German defences to its objectives eight miles away. It was here that the veteran warrior, Sergeant Major Stan Hollis, continued the actions that led to him receiving the only D Day Victoria Cross.Meanwhile, 231 Infantry Brigade,were attempting to recover the situation and fight through German strong points towards Arromanches and Point 54 ridge. These battles lacked the coordination between infantry and tanks achieved by 69 Brigade and were up against field grade German infantry. Hours behind schedule, the village of Ryes was taken. This allowed the much delayed second wave consisting of 56th and 151 Infantry Brigades to deploy and exploit the early successes, reaching the outskirts of Bayeux by dusk. Meanwhile, in the west, the hard pressed 231 Infantry Brigade and 47 Commando continued its advance through enemy held territory to Port en Bessin, Arromanches and the Longues sur Mer Battery.
- Who stars in Assault on Normandy: Gold Beach - Battle for the Beachhead?
- Assault on Normandy: Gold Beach - Battle for the Beachhead stars Tom Dormer, Tim Saunders, Tim Stoneman, Andy Johnson, Richard Hone, Andrew Duff.
- How long is Assault on Normandy: Gold Beach - Battle for the Beachhead?
- Assault on Normandy: Gold Beach - Battle for the Beachhead has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Assault on Normandy: Gold Beach - Battle for the Beachhead?
- Assault on Normandy: Gold Beach - Battle for the Beachhead is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was Assault on Normandy: Gold Beach - Battle for the Beachhead produced?
- Assault on Normandy: Gold Beach - Battle for the Beachhead was produced in United Kingdom.