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S1 E1 - The Mastermind
September 28, 202250minWhen WW2 breaks out between Britain and Germany the Royal Navy must find a way to sink the German U-boats before they cut off their vital transatlantic shipping routes.Free trial of Curiosity Stream, rent, or buyRentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.S1 E2 - False Dawns
September 21, 202250minDönitz’s U-boats continue to terrorise the transatlantic routes. In Britain the WRENS prepare to frustrate his plans while the Royal Navy turns to a retired wargamer.Free trial of Curiosity Stream, rent, or buyS1 E3 - The Wrens
May 24, 202350minGilbert Roberts sets up a tactical school to counter the U-boats. He enlists the help of Jean Laidlaw and a small team of Wrens to wargame battles and develop new manoeuvres.Free trial of Curiosity Stream, rent, or buyS1 E4 - The Game
May 24, 202350minRoberts and Laidlaw have uncovered a flaw in the Royal Navy’s anti U-boat tactic ‘Buttercup’. They must now convince Noble that their new manoeuvre will sink Dönitz’s U-boats.Free trial of Curiosity Stream, rent, or buyS1 E5 - Stalemate
May 24, 202350minIn 1943 pressure mounts on WATU to prove their value. When convoy ONS.5 catches Dönitz’s attention the stage is set for the battle that will turn the tide of the Atlantic war.Free trial of Curiosity Stream, rent, or buyS1 E6 - The End Game
May 24, 202350minAfter ONS.5 Roberts and Laidlaw must do everything in their power to counteract Dönitz’s acoustic torpedo and recapture the waves before the impending D-Day landings.Free trial of Curiosity Stream, rent, or buy