The Reenactor's Corner

D-Day - Authenticity versus Action - Ep. 51


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This month marks the 77th Anniversary of the historic D-Day landings when the Allies launched their assault on German Forces stationed on the Normandy beaches. It's an event which led to countless iconic films and television series like "The Longest Day" and "Saving Private Ryan.” But how is the German perspective reflected at large scale public events and are authenticity standards sometimes sacrificed in order to put on an impressive show for the audience? Join Chris and Lasse as they share their D-Day reenacting experiences - good and bad….

Links discussed in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJgoMpOfq10

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