To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, the Moline Public Library will show the documentary The Americans on D-Day on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:30 p.m. Introduction and post-viewing discussion will be presented by Dr. Arthur Pitz. To register for this event, visit the Moline Public Library (3210 41st Street) or call 309-524-2470.
The Americans on D-Day provides a unique perspective of this momentous day. Battlefield historian Ellwood von Seibold visits the sites of major action in a restored 1943 Dodge Command car, wearing the appropriate soldiers' uniforms and carrying their equipment. He provides a tour of action in real time, allowing himself and viewers to experience D-Day from the soldier's perspective. The film also interviews veterans who participated in the invasion of Normandy and historic footage of soldiers in action.
This film is part of the trilogy American Road to Victory, produced by the non-profit organization Living Battlefield. More information about Living Battlefield can be found at www.livingbattlefield.org. This presentation is sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.
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