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As Allied troops prepare to defend Burma, they are confronted by the Japanese.

As Allied troops prepare to defend Burma, they are confronted in dreadful monsoon conditions by the Japanese, who are well-prepared for jungle warfare.

The acclaimed documentary series about World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier. As Allied troops prepare to defend Burma - the shield and barrier protecting India - they are confronted in dreadful monsoon conditions by the Japanese, who are well-prepared for jungle warfare. Thus begins the longest retreat in British military history.

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Laurence Olivier narrates the landmark military history documentary about World War II.

Laurence Olivier narrates the landmark 26-part British documentary series telling the story of World War II, profiling its main campaigns and highlighting the human cost on all sides of the conflict.

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