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Great Raids of World War II, 4, Storm at St. Nazaire
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Raids of World War II, 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
The great dry dock at St Nazaire was the only one on the Atlantic coast of Occupied Europe large enough to repair Germany’s giant battleship Tirpitz. If it could be put out of action, the chances of the Nazi raider threatening Britain’s Atlantic lifeline would be greatly reduced. On 26 March 1942, the destroye...
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great Raids of World War II, 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
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The great dry dock at St Nazaire was the only one on the Atlantic coast of Occupied Europe large enough to repair Germany’s giant battleship Tirpitz. If it could be put out of action, the chances of the Nazi raider threatening Britain’s Atlantic lifeline would be greatly reduced. On 26 March 1942, the destroyer HMS Campbeltown, packed with commandos and explosives, set out on a daring mission to achieve this.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great Raids of World War II
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Robert Edward Dudley Ryder, 1908-1986, Augustus Charles Newman, 1904-1972, Stephen Halden Beattie, 1908-1975, William Oranmore Copland, 1898-, Robert Montgomery, 1921-, Stuart Whitemore Chant, 1917-1991, William Alfred Savage, 1912-1942, Thomas Frank Durrant, 1918-1942
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Military medals, Military personnel, Military raids, Weapons and ordnance, Navy ships, Sabotage, Shipyards, St. Nazaire Raid, 1942, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Great SAS Missions, 1, The Birth of the SAS
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
As the Panzers of Rommel’s Afrika Korps swept the British back into Egypt in 1941, a young commando lieutenant, David Stirling, persuaded his superiors to allow him to set up a special deep-penetration unit which could cause havoc
behind enemy lines. Its first mission was a disaster but soon Stirling and the mav...
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
Description
As the Panzers of Rommel’s Afrika Korps swept the British back into Egypt in 1941, a young commando lieutenant, David Stirling, persuaded his superiors to allow him to set up a special deep-penetration unit which could cause havoc
behind enemy lines. Its first mission was a disaster but soon Stirling and the mavericks he had gathered proved that they had a valuable covert role to play.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great SAS Missions
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
David Stirling, 1915-1990
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Military personnel, Military raids, Military strategy, Military units, Sabotage, Guerrilla warfare, Paratroops, Axis Surrender North Africa to Allies, May 13, 1943, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Great SAS Missions, 2, Destroying Hitler's Airfields
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
After its initial and near-fatal problems the SAS changed its tactics - using its own heavily-armed jeeps to strike deep behind enemy lines attacking German and Italian airfields and supply lines. By the time the fighting in North Africa ended, the exploits of the unit were fast becoming legend, but it had lost it...
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
Description
After its initial and near-fatal problems the SAS changed its tactics - using its own heavily-armed jeeps to strike deep behind enemy lines attacking German and Italian airfields and supply lines. By the time the fighting in North Africa ended, the exploits of the unit were fast becoming legend, but it had lost its founder and was again struggling to survive. After its initial and near-fatal problems the SAS changed its tactics - using its own he...
After its initial and near-fatal problems the SAS changed its tactics - using its own heavily-armed jeeps to strike deep behind enemy lines attacking German and Italian airfields and supply lines. By the time the fighting in North Africa ended, the exploits of the unit were fast becoming legend, but it had lost its founder and was again struggling to survive. After its initial and near-fatal problems the SAS changed its tactics - using its own heavily-armed jeeps to strike deep behind enemy lines attacking German and Italian airfields and supply lines. By the time the fighting in North Africa ended, the exploits of the unit were fast becoming legend, but it had lost its founder and was again struggling to survive.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great SAS Missions
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
David Stirling, 1915-1990
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Espionage, Military maneuvers, Military personnel, Military raids, Military strategy, Military units, Guerrilla warfare, Allied Invasion of Sicily, July 9-August 17, 1943, Battle of El Alamein, October 23-November 3, 1942, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Great SAS Missions, 3, Deception on D-Day
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
As the Allies landed on D-Day to begin the liberation of Europe, the SAS used the skills it had honed in the desert in this new theatre of war. On the night before the landings, teams were parachuted in to create havoc and distract the German defenders. Then the armed jeeps ranged deep behind the enemy’s lines a...
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
Description
As the Allies landed on D-Day to begin the liberation of Europe, the SAS used the skills it had honed in the desert in this new theatre of war. On the night before the landings, teams were parachuted in to create havoc and distract the German defenders. Then the armed jeeps ranged deep behind the enemy’s lines attacking reinforcements and communications.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great SAS Missions
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
David Stirling, 1915-1990
Topic / Theme
Military company, Military maneuvers, Military personnel, Military raids, Military strategy, Sabotage, Guerrilla warfare, Paratroops, D-Day Invasion, June 6, 1944, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Great SAS Missions, 4, Hunting Hitler's Terror Weapons
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 25 mins
As the Allies broke out of their Normandy beachhead and swept towards the German border, the SAS continued its deep penetration role. But the regiment was also called on for other vital tasks: tracking down Hitler’s mobile and
elusive V-2 rocket launchers, and then hunting the Nazi war criminals that had killed...
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 25 mins
Description
As the Allies broke out of their Normandy beachhead and swept towards the German border, the SAS continued its deep penetration role. But the regiment was also called on for other vital tasks: tracking down Hitler’s mobile and
elusive V-2 rocket launchers, and then hunting the Nazi war criminals that had killed members of the SAS in cold blood.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great SAS Missions
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Military maneuvers, Military personnel, Military raids, Military strategy, Military units, Weapons and ordnance, Prisoners of war, War crimes, Guerrilla warfare, Paratroops, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Great SAS Missions, 6, Retaking the Falklands
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
When the British Task Force sailed to take back the Falkand Islands from Argentine occupation, two squadrons of the SAS went with it. Over the next few weeks they were involved in a variety of surveillance missions, and a vital and brilliantly executed raid on an Argentine airstrip on Pebble Island which effective...
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
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When the British Task Force sailed to take back the Falkand Islands from Argentine occupation, two squadrons of the SAS went with it. Over the next few weeks they were involved in a variety of surveillance missions, and a vital and brilliantly executed raid on an Argentine airstrip on Pebble Island which effectively eliminated all enemy air power on the Falklands.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great SAS Missions
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Accidental deaths, Battles, Bombardment, Military maneuvers, Military personnel, Military strategy, Guerrilla warfare, Paratroops, Aircraft accidents, Falkland Islands War, 1982, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Great SAS Missions, 7, Desert Storm Scudbusters
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 7 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
In the Gulf wars of 1992 and 2003, the SAS returned to its roots as deep penetration teams fanned out into the Iraqi desert. Their missions ranged from disrupting supply lines and communications and raiding airfields, to the vital task of tracking down Saddam Hussein’s Scud missile launchers which were being use...
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Great SAS Missions, 7 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
Description
In the Gulf wars of 1992 and 2003, the SAS returned to its roots as deep penetration teams fanned out into the Iraqi desert. Their missions ranged from disrupting supply lines and communications and raiding airfields, to the vital task of tracking down Saddam Hussein’s Scud missile launchers which were being used to deadly effect and threatening to destroy the coalition against him.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Great SAS Missions
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Battles, Military maneuvers, Military personnel, Military strategy, Weapons and ordnance, Guerrilla warfare, Persian Gulf War, 1991, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Greatest Escapes of History, 6, Escape from Dunkirk
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Greatest Escapes of History, 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
It was the biggest escape of all. In June 1940 more than 340,000 British, French, and Belgium troops were trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk, surrounded by Hitler’s triumphant Panzers. As Stukas divebombed them relentlessly they seemed doomed, and with them Britain’s chances of survival. Then, an extraordinary...
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Greatest Escapes of History, 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
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It was the biggest escape of all. In June 1940 more than 340,000 British, French, and Belgium troops were trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk, surrounded by Hitler’s triumphant Panzers. As Stukas divebombed them relentlessly they seemed doomed, and with them Britain’s chances of survival. Then, an extraordinary armada of little craft was assembled to save them from capture.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Greatest Escapes of History
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Battlefields, Boats and ships, Bombardment, Military withdrawals, Soldiers, Evacuation of Dunkirk, May-June, 1940, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Weapons of World War II, 2, Midget Submarines
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Weapons of World War II, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
From attacks on Pearl Harbor and Sydney Harbour, to the British Mediterranean Fleet and the Tirpitz, midget submarines played their part in some of the most gripping stories of the war. This programme recalls the heroic encounters of the men who piloted these midget craft towards their giant quarries.
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Weapons of World War II, 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
Description
From attacks on Pearl Harbor and Sydney Harbour, to the British Mediterranean Fleet and the Tirpitz, midget submarines played their part in some of the most gripping stories of the war. This programme recalls the heroic encounters of the men who piloted these midget craft towards their giant quarries.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Weapons of World War II
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Japanese people, Military personnel, Military strategy, Weapons and ordnance, Navy ships, Submarines, World War II, 1939-1945, Family and Culture, War and Violence, World History, Japanese, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Weapons of World War II, 3, Gliders
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Weapons of World War II, 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
When it was impossible for aircraft to land safely on enemy territory, gliders were the perfect answer for delivering special forces behind enemy lines. German paratroopers used gliders spectacularly to land on Belgian defences in 1940, while the British employed them to land soldiers in their effort to win a brid...
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, in Weapons of World War II, 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003, originally published 2003), 24 mins
Description
When it was impossible for aircraft to land safely on enemy territory, gliders were the perfect answer for delivering special forces behind enemy lines. German paratroopers used gliders spectacularly to land on Belgian defences in 1940, while the British employed them to land soldiers in their effort to win a bridge over the Rhine at Arnhem in 1944.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Weapons of World War II
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945, Benito Mussolini, 1883-1945
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Invasions, Military maneuvers, Military personnel, Military strategy, Guerrilla warfare, Paratroops, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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