Crusade in Europe (1949– )

Based on the title of General Eisenhower's book, combat film from from World War II. This was the first documentary series produced for television.

Stars:

Dwight D. Eisenhower, Westbrook Van Voorhis, Hugh James

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Dwight D. Eisenhower	...	Himself (1 episode, 1949)

Storyline

Based on the title of General Eisenhower's book, combat film from from World War II. This was the first documentary series produced for television.

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Plot Keywords:

pontoon | wheelchair | falaise | montelimar | sicily | 

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Genres:

Documentary | News | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 1949 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Time, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (26 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

I wish it was on the History Channel

I saw this on A&E back in 1989. The series was based on Dwight D. Eisenhower's book of the same name. It covered the entire ETO, (European Theater of Operation, for those of you who weren't in the military.) It uses archive footage of the famous and infamous. I wish it was on the History Channel. A show like that is a classic and should be shown again for those who were born after 1989. It's a good show. The program was interesting. If it's on VHS, or DVD, then I say buy it. It's very interesting. You'll love it. I did. I'm sure you will too. If you don't, don't blame me and certainly don't shoot the messenger. That's me too.