In preparation for the 50th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion, Richard Dowdell traveled to Normandy, France in October 1993. While there, he toured key locations the Allies targeted in the effort to breach Adolf Hitler’s “Atlantic Wall”.
Dowdell interviewed veterans and French civilians who experienced that historic day June 6th, 1944.
Dowdell returned to capture harrowing stories from Oklahoma D-Day veterans.
Production assistance by Joe Riddle
Awards:
Society of Professional Journalist - Best Documentary
Oklahoma Broadcaster Association - Special Recognition