The World at War
France Falls
Season 1 Episode 3 of 27
How, in 1940, the French Army suffered a heavy defeat after underestimating the Nazis' strength while relying on First World War strategies and equipment to defend its frontiers. Narrated by Laurence Olivier
The World at War airs on U&Yesterday at 11:00 AM, Wednesday 5 November. (Subtitles.)
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Laurence Olivier
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Peter Batty
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