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The World at War: Series 1

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The World at War: Episode 19: Pincers

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Episode 19: Pincers

Pincers

BBC Two - The World at War, Pincers

With the liberation of Paris in August 1944, the war seems to be as good as over.

Acclaimed series about World War II. With the liberation of Paris in August 1944 the war seems to be over. However, as the Germans retreat, Poland suffers a tragic episode.

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed documentary series about the Second World War. 

With the liberation of Paris in August 1944, followed by the liberation of Brussels, the war seems to be as good as over. However, as the Germans retreat, Poland is to suffer one of the most tragic episodes of the war.

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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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