World War II: Secrets from Above (2022): S01E05 – Escape from Dunkirk

Introduction Flying above the infamous battle sites of D-Day and Dunkirk, soaring over hidden Nazi bunkers, and gliding across lost battleships and sunken shipwrecks, exposing secrets of World War Two in a brand-new way. Outline In May 1940, 400,000 Allied troops are surrounded by Hitler’s army on the beaches of Dunkirk; deep in the tunnels…

Andrew Marshall

28/12/2023

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

Flying above the infamous battle sites of D-Day and Dunkirk, soaring over hidden Nazi bunkers, and gliding across lost battleships and sunken shipwrecks, exposing secrets of World War Two in a brand-new way.

Outline

In May 1940, 400,000 Allied troops are surrounded by Hitler’s army on the beaches of Dunkirk; deep in the tunnels under Dover Castle, the Royal Navy plans a rescue mission; success or failure could decide the outcome of the war.

World War II: Secrets from Above Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 17 October 2022.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.