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Battlefields

British military historian Professor Richard Holmes explores the pivotal significance of four World War II battles: Cassino, El Alamein, Arnhem, and RAF Bomber Command.

A renowned British military historian explores the pivotal roles of four pivotal World War II battles: Cassino, El Alamein, Arnhem, and RAF Bomber Command.

Episodes:

Episode 1 El Alamein

Aired: Sep 25, 2001

As the Germans advanced in Egypt, British officials scrambled to destroy sens...

Episode 2 Cassino

Aired: Oct 2, 2001

The next episode delves into the decisive Battle of Cassino, utilizing histor...

Episode 3 Bomber

Aired: Oct 9, 2001

Professor Richard Holmes explores the history of RAF Bomber Command, utilizin...

Episode 4 Arnhem

Aired: Oct 16, 2001

The next episode explores Operation Market Garden, weaving together archival ...

Info about Battlefields

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:War, Documentary, History