Education/Science/Factual TopicsHDSubtitles
Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 3 of 27

Quick Summary

The French army's defeat in 1940

About This Program

How, in 1940, the French Army suffered a heavy defeat after underestimating the Nazis' strength while relying on First World War strategies and equipment to defend its frontiers. Narrated by Laurence Olivier

The World at War broadcasts on U&Yesterday +1 at 11:00am, Tuesday, 23 December 2025. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD607Sky255Sky261Virgin329

Production Details

Runtime60 mins
DirectorPeter Batty

Cast & Crew

PB
Peter BattyDirector
PB
Peter BattyProducer
LO
Laurence OlivierNarrator

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