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The World at War

Episode 15: Home Fires

Duration: 55 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

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

After their defeat in the Battle of Britain, the Luftwaffe changes the direction of their bombing raids from London to the provincial cities.

Portsmouth, Sheffield, Glasgow and Bristol all suffer heavy casualties and damage, but Coventry and Plymouth are worst hit. Show less

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