The Germans in Normandy: 6th Fallschirmjaeger

This documentary focuses on the elite 6th Fallschirmjäger regiment, which was deployed to Normandy in the spring of 1944. Led by a battalion commander, this regiment fought a six-day battle to hinder the US Paratroopers' link-up between Omaha and Utah Beaches.

Through expert interviews and on-site footage, the film recounts the regiment's key engagements against the 101st Airborne Division in significant locations such as Saint-Come-du-Mont and Carentan. It combines contemporary reenactment footage and maps to vividly illustrate this pivotal moment in history. The documentary provides a thorough examination of the battles that unfolded in the Cotentin Peninsula, highlighting the tactics and challenges faced by the German forces during this critical phase of the war.