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Winston Churchill: The Valiant Years: Episode 16: Turning of the Tide

BBC One
on BBC One London

A film series based on Sir Winston Churchill's Memoirs of World War II.

The Allies' situation at the start of 1943 is precarious. But the invention of Radar, together with the use of aircraft carriers as convoy escorts, turns the tide at sea. In the air, American bombers join the R.A.F., and with the provision of long-range fighter cover, mastery in the air is achieved. On land the German resistance is broken; on June 4 the Allies enter Rome. (Repeat)

Contributors

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

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