World of Warships, the world’s leading naval battle MMO video game, and FORCE BLUE, a marine conservation and NAVY veteran non-profit organization, are pleased to announce their documentary “Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf.” This documentary, narrated by actor John C. McGinley, delves into the heroic journey of the Naval Combat Demolition Units, known today as the Navy SEALS.
The Community premiere will take place on World of Warships Twitch as part of The Longest Night of Museum stream, while the TV premiere on MagellanTV is scheduled for June 4 for all subscribers, the film will also be available on World of Warships’ YouTube channel. To further commemorate the 80th anniversary of this historic military operation, fans can look forward to additional in-game content, and can tune into a special D-Day themed Longest Night of Museums tour held June 1 on the World of Warships Twitch channel.
Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf
“Frog Fathers” depicts Four Navy SEAL veterans and their visit to the beaches of Normandy, France paying homage to the bravery and valor of their predecessors who participated in the World War II invasion. As this year marks the 80th anniversary of the battle, these veterans explore the sacrifices made by their brethren and its significance as it relates to modern armed service. The SEAL vets also examine the legacy of the battle, what it means to them, and what they hope to pass down to future generations of veterans.
Developed in collaboration with FORCE BLUE, this project showcases Wargaming’s continued efforts to preserve naval history. The film was screened earlier this month at a special event in New York City. After the showing, a panel moderated by World War II expert Claire Barrett discussed the making of the film with star Steve “Gonzo” Gonzalez, Director and Editor Bob Whitney, Wargaming’s Regional Publishing Director Artur Plociennik, and narrator, actor John C. McGinley.
“Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf” is available to watch on MagellanTV and World of Warships YouTube channel from June 4, 2024.
Longest Night of Museums 2024
In addition to this documentary premiere event, World of Warships will stream the fourth annual Longest Night of Museums on the 1st of June at 16h UTC, on the World of Warships Twitch and YouTube channel. With tours showcasing the special stories of naval museum ship’s involvement in D-Day, viewers can get a glimpse into the involvement of the HMS Belfast, the LST-325, and the only surviving example of a German ship, the torpedo ship S-130 from the Wheatcroft Collection.
Alongside these tours will be specially crafted Twitch Drops, guest appearances and documentary showings, including Frog Fathers and Normandy: 0530 Hours from World of Warships, and another from MagellanTV. Amongst the guests, Tyler Pitrof from the U.S Naval History and Heritage Command will share unknown anecdotes about the Longest Day.
Relieve D-Day through Operation Neptune historical game-mode
To mark the 80th anniversary of this historic storming of Normandy, three new Operations are sailing into the game, alongside a brand new Normandy port. Lasting two weeks each, this new event battle type allows up to six players to compete in a division using Tier V-VII ships. Rewarding those who complete missions in addition to these Operations, players will receive Stars, which can be used to unlock special progression tracks containing rewards including historical Commanders, camouflages, and patches.
The first of these Operations kicks off on 29 May, and tasks players to command an Allied vanguard on its approach to Utah Beach. Enemy forces defend the location, and it’s up to players to suppress the coastal defence and safely dock the beach.
