During his trip back to Normandy on the 65th anniversary of D-day, Bob Gatherum reflects on the lasting legacy of war. Travelling through Normandy, he was surprised and amazed at the appreciation shown by the local people whose freedom he and his fellow soldiers had helped protect.
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ACMI Identifier
B2001961
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Normandy (France)
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia - Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Biography
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Europe
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - France
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - History
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Personal narratives, Australian
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Psychological aspects
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
History → World War, 1939-1945 - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
DVCAM; Master
DVCAM; Sub-master
DVD; Access Print (Section 1)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy