I love WW2 films. I loved the Longest Day. But im affraid this film is totally over rated. Has the feeling of a low budget BBC TV drama, not a major war film with a budget of 100m. The scenes totally lack the size, scope and drama of the real life situation...400,000 men rescued from the beeches in 5 days by 800 ships, whilst under constant attack. It must have been complete and utter panic and mayhem.