Narrow Escapes of World War II

  

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Narrow Escapes of World War IIThe Doolittle Raid: Humbling tales of heroism from WWII. Hear first-hand about America's astonishing first air raid on the Japanese archipelago, led by Colonel 'Jimmy' Doolittle. [S,AD]Fri, Oct 18, 4:00 pmU&Yesterday60 mins
Narrow Escapes of World War IIThe Amiens Raid: Discover how a squadron of low-flying bombers freed Resistance fighters from Amiens Jail in 1944. A gripping account of one of the most daring raids of World War II. [S,AD]Fri, Oct 18, 10:00 amU&Yesterday60 mins
Narrow Escapes of World War IIThe Amiens Raid: Discover how a squadron of low-flying bombers freed Resistance fighters from Amiens Jail in 1944. A gripping account of one of the most daring raids of World War II. [S,AD]Thu, Oct 17, 4:00 pmU&Yesterday60 mins
Narrow Escapes of World War IIBreakout Through Hell's Gate: Hear how Leon Degrelle and a motley crew of Finns, Estonians and Belgians held off the three million-strong Russian army, enabling 56,000 men to escape. [S,AD]Sun, Oct 13, 11:00 amU&Yesterday60 mins
Narrow Escapes of World War IIOperation Pedestal: How did plucky tanker master Dudley Mason play a vital role in securing the island of Malta in the face of Nazi bombardment? A humbling tale of heroism from WWII. [S,AD]Sun, Oct 13, 10:00 amU&Yesterday60 mins
Narrow Escapes of World War IIMoore's March: WWII tales. A Scottish soldier who hiked 200 miles through the Libyan desert without water or supplies recalls his party's legendary leader: tough trooper Ronald Moore. [S,AD]Sun, Oct 13, 9:00 amU&Yesterday60 mins
Narrow Escapes of World War IIEvacuation in the Baltics: WWII's largest evacuation saw two million civilians and soldiers whisked away in a German operation lasting four months. Hear about this extraordinary exit. [S,AD]Sun, Oct 13, 8:00 amU&Yesterday60 mins