WW2: The True Cost of War (2019): S01E02

Introduction The conflict examined through recorded figures and statistics. Outline A look at the Battle of Britain, examining the limited resources the British military were left with following the retreat from Dunkirk, and the pressure on German forces to conquer England quickly, so attention could be switched to Russia. The second half of the programmes…

Andrew Marshall

21/10/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War, World War Two

Introduction

The conflict examined through recorded figures and statistics.

Outline

A look at the Battle of Britain, examining the limited resources the British military were left with following the retreat from Dunkirk, and the pressure on German forces to conquer England quickly, so attention could be switched to Russia. The second half of the programmes examines the US entry into the war, in defiance of the promise made by President Roosevelt during his re-election campaign.

WW2: The True Cost of War Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 17 August 2019.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 115 minutes (per episode).
Country: UK.
Language: English.