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The World at War

Episode 10: Wolf Pack

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

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

The German attempts to starve Britain by attacking ships bringing supplies from North America are very nearly successful. Many tonnes of shipping are sunk and many lives are lost to U-Boat attacks. Defeat in the Atlantic would surely mean the end of the war for the Allies. Show less

Contributors

Participant:
Laurence Olivier
Director:
Ted Childs
Producer:
Jeremy Isaacs

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