The Longest Day

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In a sprawling ensemble of heroism, valor, and simultaneous dread, The Longest Day splashes a mosaic of D-Day's chaos, as events unfold from dawn to dusk, capturing lives intertwined in the thunderous orchestration of WWII’s pivotal invasion.

The Longest Day Trivia

Who directed the film "The Longest Day"? (Expert)
#1: John Wayne
#2: Ken Annakin
#3: Steven Spielberg
#4: Francis Ford Coppola
What year was the film "The Longest Day" released? (Hard)
#1: 1958
#2: 1962
#3: 1965
#4: 1968
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The Longest Day Fun Facts

Several actors in The Longest Day, including Richard Todd, actually took part in D-Day during World War II.
The film used 23,000 troops as extras.

The Longest Day Polls

Who is your favorite character in The Longest Day
Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Vandervoort
Brigadier General Norman Cota
Flight Officer David Campbell
Private John Steele
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What is your favorite battle scene in The Longest Day
The Normandy Invasion
Pegasus Bridge
Sainte-Mère-Église
Pointe du Hoc
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Popular Characters

Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort
Brig. Gen. Norman Cota
Capt. John Steele
Pvt. John L. "Jack" Dade
Col. Edward C. Thomas
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gen. Omar N. Bradley
Lt. Col. James L. McCaffrey
Cpl. John J. O'Sullivan
Sgt. Horace F. Carver

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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June 6, 1944

D-Day Invasion Begins

Allied forces launch a massive amphibious invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.

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January 1944

Planning of Operation Overlord

The Allied forces plan Operation Overlord, the code name for the Battle of Normandy, involving detailed strategy and coordination among multiple Allied nations.

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March 1944

Hitler's Directive for Defense

Adolf Hitler orders the German forces to defend the French coast against the anticipated Allied invasion with fortified positions and reserves.

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June 6, 1944

Allied Airborne Operations

Allied airborne troops conduct night drops behind enemy lines to disrupt German communications and facilitate the beach landings.

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