Heroes and Weapons of WWII (2003): S01E08 – The Men who Liberated Belsen

Introduction World War II war documentary hosted by Robert Powell, and published by BBC in 2003. Outline In April 1945, British troops walked through the gates of Belsen, the notorious concentration camp. What they saw shocked the world. Richard Dimbleby and other Allied correspondents made sure through radio broadcasts and unique film footage that the…

Andrew Marshall

27/05/2024

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

World War II war documentary hosted by Robert Powell, and published by BBC in 2003.

Outline

In April 1945, British troops walked through the gates of Belsen, the notorious concentration camp. What they saw shocked the world. Richard Dimbleby and other Allied correspondents made sure through radio broadcasts and unique film footage that the world knew about the dreadful crimes committed by Hitler and his Nazi henchmen.

Heroes and Weapons of WWII Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 2003.
Running time: ?
Rating: 15.
Country: UK.
Language: English.