Introduction

An historical examination of military errors that led to major defeats in war.

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Outline

A look into Operation Fuller, a critical WWII mission forged on the orders of Churchill with the sole purpose of destroying two German battle-cruisers, the Scharnhorst and the Gneisenau which were trapped in a French port.

However, when it came time execute this operation the plans were locked in a safe and the only man with a key was away on holiday.

Disaster quickly ensued.

Great Military Blunders Series

You can find a full index of Great Military Blunders (2000) here.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Katherine English, Heenan Bhatti, Peter Bate, and Jeremy Lovering.
• Producer(s): Emma Jessop and Stephen Malit.
• Cinematography: Fred Fabre and Jon Wood.
• Production: Darlow Smithson Productions.
• Release Date: 24 February 2000 (UK).
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.