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72 Hours: Churchill's Cabinet Crisis (Part One)

The inside story of the political and military events during three critical days – 26th, 27th and 28th May 1940 – that changed the course of the Second World War and world history. In this part, the British, and French armies become trapped at Dunkirk.

72 Hours: Churchill's Cabinet Crisis (Part Two)

Continuing the inside story of the political and military events during three critical days – 26th, 27th and 28th May 1940 – that changed the course of the Second World War and world history. In part two, Churchill battles with Cabinet colleagues over to Britain’s future in the War.

The Zimmermann Telegram

Why America entered the First World War. British Intelligence uncover a secret German plot for Mexico to wage war against the USA.  It generates political & public fury on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Great Siege of Gibraltar

Dramatic story of the longest siege in British Military History. Forms important part of the American Revolutionary War.

Battle of France

The classic “Blitzkrieg” battle.  The story of  how the successful strategies and tactics used by the Germans came about.

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