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 Yesterday at 8:00 AM, Sunday 5 May. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Laurence Olivier
Narrator
Peter Batty
Director