Unique Video Documentary Examines the Sacrifices - and Physics - of D-Day Invasion of Normandy

June 6, 2013 - It was 69 years ago today that American soldiers, along with others from Allied nations, invaded the coast of Normandy in Nazi-occupied France in WWII. It was one of the deadliest days for Allies during World War Two, but one that turned the tide against Hitler's Nazi Regime. The invasion of Normandy was the biggest invasion ever made from the sea.

This video documentary (below) is a great look at the sacrifices made by so many soldiers on June 6, 1944. "Surviving D-Day: Omaha Beach 1944" not only examines the soldiers' struggles on that day, but gives us a fascinating look at "behind the scenes" factors that determined successes and failures: Magicians, the physics of water, breakfast choices and more. This is like no documentary about World War II that you've ever seen...

MUST READ: WORLD WAR THREE

Some say it's inevitable. Some say it's about to begin. One, Nikolai Sokov, postulates in the Asia Times how WWIII will begin, why and where. Remember how WWI began? Sokov briefs us on that nicely, then runs headlong into this: Now imagine the repetition of exactly the same scenario a year from now. With troops in Georgia, the US government will not be able to stay away or back down. Whatever actually provokes hostilities, the US's pro-Georgian and anti-Russian version will prevail. This means America will be at war. The Russians cannot back down either, and their pretext will be the exact opposite of Tbilisi's and Washington's. They will be at war as well. Scary reading, but important and essential. See the FULL ARTICLE at Asia Times... RELATED: Russia cruiser to test weapons in crowded Black Sea Russian war emboldens Georgia's other separatists West Struggles for Solutions as Caucasus Crisis Simmers Pentagon says Russia not honoring Georgia deal Russia mocks West's displeasure over war in Georgia