Wargaming and FORCE BLUE present D-Day documentary
05/22/2024 - World of Warships is releasing the documentary "Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf" to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. In collaboration with FORCE BLUE, the film highlights the heroic missions of the Naval Combat Demolition Units, the forerunners of today's Navy SEALS.
To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, World of Warships has released the documentary "Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf" in collaboration with FORCE BLUE. The film, narrated by actor John C. McGinley, highlights the heroic missions of the Naval Combat Demolition Units, the forerunners of today's Navy SEALS.
Tribute to the silent heroes
The documentary follows four Navy SEAL veterans as they visit the beaches of Normandy to honor the courage and bravery of their predecessors. Over the course of the journey, they reflect on the sacrifices made during the invasion and the significance of these events to modern military service. The film offers profound insights into the legacy of battle and the lessons that will be passed on to future generations of veterans.
Premiere and special events
The community premiere of "Frog Fathers" will take place as part of the "Long Night of Museums" on the World of Warships Twitch channel. The TV premiere is scheduled for June 4 on MagellanTV. The movie will also be available on the World of Warships YouTube channel. In addition, there will be a special D-Day tour on the World of Warships Twitch channel on June 1, where viewers can immerse themselves in history.
"Long Night of Museums" and special content
In addition to the documentary premiere, World of Warships will host the fourth annual "Long Night of Museums" on June 1. This will feature stories about naval museum ships that were involved in D-Day. Highlights include guided tours and special twitch drops, as well as guest appearances by experts such as Tyler Pitrof from the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command.
New game content for D-Day
To commemorate D-Day, World of Warships is bringing three new operations and a new Normandy port to the game. The operations, which are active for two weeks, allow up to six players to compete in a division with ships of levels V to VII. The reward is stars, which can be used to unlock historical commanders, camouflage and badges. The first operation starts on May 29 and challenges players to support an Allied vanguard approaching Utah Beach.
What is "Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf"?
"Frog Fathers" is a documentary by World of Warships in collaboration with FORCE BLUE that explores the history and legacy of the Naval Combat Demolition Units (precursor to the Navy SEALS).
When and where can you see the documentary?
The community premiere will take place on June 1 on the World of Warships Twitch channel. The TV premiere is scheduled for June 4 on MagellanTV and the film will also be available on the World of Warships YouTube channel.
What is the new game content for the 80th anniversary of D-Day?
There are three new operations and a new Normandy port. These operations will be active for two weeks and offer rewards such as historical commanders, camouflage and badges.
What is the "Long Night of Museums"?
The Long Night of Museums is an annual World of Warships event that showcases special stories about naval museum ships.
Source: Official website
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