I have seen various clips of D Day. Most of which show nothing compared to the horrific display showcased is Saving Private Ryan.

There are some clips that show unbelievable shots of hundreds of soldiers attacking the beach ( looked like first wave on Omaha) but my question is why are they just 1-3 second clips?

I mean some of them really do look like SPR and you see it and think "My god what a shot" they really show what it was like. Unfortunately you have to pause the clips to view them because they are so short.

I don't understand why the photographer would not just keep recording as the first wave advanced. Instead you get a 2 second clip which is really more like a picture because you have to pause it to really take it in. Then another 2 second clip again.

I saw one where something like 20-50 men are in the water and you can see the mg42 bullets hitting inches away from them (again looked like 1st or 2nd wave) but instead of continuing to film them push up the beach it just cuts off even before you could take a breath.

This irks me so much because if the videos lasted say 5-10 minutes we would see the real opening of SPR and not have to rely on 2 second clips and a Hollywood adaptation.

( I understand there were not many photographers there and they were in battle) but some clips are SO GOOD and it looks like they were just cut off.

Really long post to ask why they are so short, but I love history and it bothers me so much I wish I could go back in time and film it.

If anyone has seen proper footage of what I'm describing can you please include it in your comment.

Thank you!