Victory at Sea (1953): S01E16 – Killers and the Killed

Introduction Twenty-six episode series about naval combat during World War Two. Famous for its music score, eloquent narration and combat footage. Outline The U-Boats are ascendant, and their triumphs proclaimed in Germany. But the Allies fight back with new bases in countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, new anti-submarine techniques and the new escort, or “jeep”,…

Andrew Marshall

13/06/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Naval Warfare, War, Warship, World War Two

Introduction

Twenty-six episode series about naval combat during World War Two. Famous for its music score, eloquent narration and combat footage.

Outline

The U-Boats are ascendant, and their triumphs proclaimed in Germany. But the Allies fight back with new bases in countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, new anti-submarine techniques and the new escort, or “jeep”, carrier. Thus, the eventual neutralisation and destruction of the German U-Boat forces is guaranteed.

Victory at Sea Series

You can find a full index and overview of Victory at Sea here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 22 February 1953.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 30 minutes.
Country: US.
Language: English.