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The Luftwaffe changes the direction of bombing raids from London to the provincial cities.

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

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.

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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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