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Winston Churchill The Valiant Years: 4: The French Agony

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A film series based on Sir Winston Churchill's Memoirs of World War II.
Unable to withstand the overwhelming Nazi onslaught and threatened by Italy's declaration of war, France capitulates. To prevent the use of the French fleet against Britain, Churchill reluctantly orders its destruction.
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Contributors

Author:
Winston Churchill
Churchill's words spoken by:
Richard Burton
Narrator:
Gary Merrill
Musical score:
Richard Rodgers
Source: Radio Times

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