The men and machines that beat Hitler. Part 1

The men and machines that beat Hitler. Part 1 / produced and directed by Francis Whately.

This is the story of the veterans who fought in the 5th Royal Tank Regiment - a team of ordinary men who faced the frontline in both Europe and beyond. Their involvement in the Second World War spanned the humiliating defeat at Dunkirk, victory in the deserts of North Africa and finally saw resentme...

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Other Authors: Whately, Francis (Director, Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: London : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), 2013.
Series:World history in video
Subjects:
Great Britain. > Army. > Royal Tank Regiment, 5th.
Documentary films.
Documentaires.
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:This is the story of the veterans who fought in the 5th Royal Tank Regiment - a team of ordinary men who faced the frontline in both Europe and beyond. Their involvement in the Second World War spanned the humiliating defeat at Dunkirk, victory in the deserts of North Africa and finally saw resentment and revolt before D-Day. Based on the unpublished diaries and memoirs of the men who were thrust together in extraordinary circumstances to fight Hitler and his forces, this program uses drama and documentary to bring their stories to life.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Feb. 13, 2015).
Physical Description:1 online resource (50 min.).
Playing Time:00:49:39
Language:In English.

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