World War II in Colour · SEASON 1
Britain at Bay
Episode 3 · 2009-09-09
- Documentary
- War & Politics
Episode overview
In July 1940, Britain stood alone against the Nazis. Hitler had more troops, abetter air force and the better weapons. Britain came extremely close to defeat, as its exhausted air force struggled to fight off the German Luftwaffe. However, because of critical errors by the Luftwaffe commander Hermann Goering, Britain was able to regroup. Then using its brilliant team of code crackers and specially trained spies, Britain began the fight back, working alongside the resistance movements in the occupied territories.
50 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. The Gathering Storm2009-09-04
2. Lightning War2009-09-04
3. Britain at Bay2009-09-09
4. Hitler Strikes East2009-09-18
5. Red Sun Rampant2009-09-25
6. The Mediterranean and North Africa2009-10-02
7. Turning the Tide2009-10-09
8. The Soviet Steamroller2009-10-16
9. Overlord2009-10-23
10. Closing the Ring2009-10-30
11. The Island War2009-11-06
12. Victory in Europe2009-11-13
13. Victory in the Pacific2009-11-20
