The World at War

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   E1. A New Germany (1933–1939)

   Oct 31, 1973 · 55m

   Germany, a nation stricken by humiliating defeat and emerging from crippling economic depression, looks to one man for a resurgence of hope and dignity. That man is Adolf Hitler…

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   E2. Distant War (September 1939–May 1940)

   Nov 7, 1973 · 55m

   In Eastern Europe, the full force of the Nazi machine rolls on - but in Britain, an uneasy calm settles on the nation. It is the 'phoney' war, with the sound of distant guns thundering ominously on the horizon…

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   E3. France Falls (May–June 1940)

   Nov 14, 1973 · 55m

   France discovers it is woefully unprepared for modern warfare as the Nazi war machine easily skirts around the Maginot Line. Britain retreats and prepares for invasion.

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   E4. Alone (May 1940–May 1941)

   Nov 21, 1973 · 60m

   After Dunkirk, Britain faces the German onslaught. Although the RAF wins the Battle of Britain, the cities are blitzed and on the continent, the last Allies are conquered. The outlook is grim.

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   E5. Barbarossa (June–December 1941)

   Nov 28, 1973 · 60m

   Hitler at last turns his tanks towards Russia. After a succession of devastating victories, the Germans delay and the fierce Russian winter takes a grip.

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   E6. Banzai! Japan (1931–1942)

   Dec 5, 1973 · 60m

   At war since 1931 on the Chinese mainland, the Japanese hope for easy victories over the British and Dutch. And then on December 7th 1941, Japan makes their infamous attack on Pearl Harbour.

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