This documentary unveils the untold story of a pivotal WWII mission, shedding light on its critical role in the Allied victory in Europe.
This 2018 war documentary, masterfully directed by Jerry Simmons and penned by Vaton Hadley, brings to the forefront the hidden narratives of WWII.
The documentary meticulously narrates the journey of Operation Carpetbagger, from inception to execution. Utilizing rare archival footage, intimate interviews with veterans, and scholarly analysis, it paints a vivid picture of the mission’s strategic importance. The film navigates the viewer through the intricacies of wartime logistics, the bravery of those involved, and the operation’s crucial contribution to the Allies’ success, weaving a narrative that is as educational as it is captivating.
“Operation Carpetbagger” stands as a significant contribution to war documentaries. The film distinguishes itself by highlighting a lesser-known chapter of WWII, enriched with authentic visuals and firsthand testimonies. It not only commemorates the valor of the mission’s participants but also contributes to our understanding of the complexities and challenges of wartime strategy.
Operation Carpetbagger was a covert operation during World War II conducted by the United States and the United Kingdom. The operation was part of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), which was the predecessor to the modern CIA, and the Royal Air Force (RAF). It aimed to supply anti-Nazi resistance fighters, known as partisans, in occupied Europe with weapons, supplies, and equipment. These flights typically occurred at night to avoid enemy detection and involved dropping supplies from low-flying aircraft into designated areas where resistance fighters could collect them.
The operation played a crucial role in supporting resistance efforts in various countries across Europe, including France, Italy, and the Balkans, significantly contributing to the Allied war effort by bolstering local resistance movements, disrupting German supply lines, and gathering crucial intelligence.
Director: Jerry Simmons
Writer: Vaton Hadley
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Looks very interesting…thanx!
I was stationed on USS Semmes DDG 18 1983-84…Named after Admiral Rapheal Semmes
The 492nd bomb group (the first) was only active for about 90 days before being devastated in their silver B24's. The pilot was named Landry, and my father was a tailgunner in the "NightKnight." She had been shot up badly on their fifth mission. On the 7th mission n/e of Berlin, while flying in the "Militant Mistress", Landry's crew was shot down on 24 May 1944. Dad had said that he back out of the tail gunner position, when he saw flames from two engines streaming past his tail gunner position. His intercom was not functioning, and the only person in the B24 was Landry when he bailed out. He was in German custody as soon as his parachute was on the ground. Two weeks later as D-Day landed, he found himself in StalogLuft 4 near Staten Poland. The 492nd became a Carpetbagger Group in Aug 1944, because the US didn't want the Germans to know they had destroyed a bomb group, according to my father.