]BBC - Secrets of World War II Set 2 (1998) Part 1 How Germany was Bombed to Defeat

You probably know the History, now discover the incredible SECRETS OF WORLD WAR II. Rarely has a war produced such clear cut reasons to fight as World War II. On the one hand were the totalitarian Dictators - Tojo, Hitler and Mussolini. On the other were the great democracies of the Western World which were gradually regaining their feet after the Great War of 1914-18 and the Wall Street Crash. Suddenly, ordinary men and women from all walks of life found themselves thrown into fearsome, nerve-tingling situations worthy of any Hollywood movie. The only difference in this series is that every story is true. Real people emerge as the Heroes of Telemark. Ordinary GIs and US Airforce and Navy personnel suddenly find themselves flying against the Japanese in China, jungle fighting in Burma and being dropped by submarine on enemy coasts at midnight. These untold stories can now be examined in great detail with the benefit of hindsight, newly-discovered archive film, maps and computer graphics which can complete the picture for today's viewer. Each fifty-two minute story gives the viewer a clear view of the historical context, the strategic objective, and the tactical effort made by flyers, sailors and foot-soldiers - often in the most oppressive and life threatening situations - to win victory from the enemy. Through this exciting series, you have top-level clearance to previously unseen military footage-both in black and white and color with newly declassified information, vivid re-creations and revealing firsthand accounts. Uncover the daring deeds, ingenious plots and amazing escapes that helped shape the outcome of the 20th-Century's greatest conflict.

Part 1 How Germany was Bombed to Defeat

In 1945, Germany lay in ruins. The heart of being torn out of her big cities. This was the result of a secret revolution in the technology of air warfare. In July 1940,with its forces gathered in the English Channel,the triumphant Nazi High Command prepared to deliver a death blow to its one remaining opponent - Britain. Soon,full scale attacks on London began. But by the end it was Germany's mighty Luftwaffe that lay in ruins. For almost two years, Germany was pounded by one thousand bomber raids flown by the US airforce by day and the same by Britain's RAF by night. The result was a firestorm which destroyed German cities, industry and communications; raids which involved much personal bravery and the use of secret technology. Discover how Britain,with the eventual help of the U.S. was able to outfight the most powerful airforce in the world.

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