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- S1 E1 - The Hell of WarJanuary 4, 201349minBritish tank units were integral to victory during WWII. This remarkable history documentary follows the exploits of one extraordinary regiment using rare footage and interviews with survivors. Their story starts at Dunkirk before moving to vicious fighting in North Africa. Just when this band of ‘tankies’ believe there’s a lull in the action, they must face the beaches of Normandy.Free trial of BBC Select
- S1 E2 - The Smell of VictoryJanuary 4, 201351minAs WWII continues, the ‘tankies’ from the Fifth Royal Tank Regiment struggle with battle conditions in France. But as this stunning history documentary shows, they also faced superior German artillery. After months of attrition, the Fifth made a breakthrough and were soon heading towards German. But tragedy would strike during the war’s final days.Free trial of BBC Select
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- Audio languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Directors
- Francis Whately
- Producers
- Dominic Crossley-Holland
- Studio
- BBC
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