"Crusade in Europe"

"Crusade in Europe" is a 1949 documentary film that depicts the Allied military campaigns across Europe during World War II. It chronicles the efforts of Allied forces—primarily the United States, Britain, and their allies—in fighting Nazi Germany from 1944 to 1945. The film combines historical footage and narration to illustrate the strategic battles, the liberation of occupied countries, and the eventual defeat of the Nazis. Its aim is to document the Allied "crusade" or moral mission to free Europe from tyranny, highlighting military operations and the sacrifices made during this pivotal period in history.