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The World at War

Episode 13: Tough Old Gut

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Acclaimed documentary series about World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier.

Churchill described Italy as the 'soft underbelly of the crocodile', thinking the Allies could cut through it to reach Germany. However, it turns out to be tougher than he imagined. Show less

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