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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 13 of 27

Quick Summary

Churchill's plan to force a way through Italy

About This Program

Churchill's plan to attack Germany through Italy. Although considered the simplest military solution, the Allies were to face formidable opposition, while the Americans met the Wehrmacht for the first time. Narrated by Laurence Olivier

The World at War broadcasts on U&Yesterday HD at 12:00pm, Monday, 29 December 2025. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
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Production Details

Runtime60 mins

Cast & Crew

BS
Ben ShephardProducer
DW
David WheelerWriter
LO
Laurence OlivierNarrator

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