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Hitler, Churchill and the Paratroopers

Recalls the WWII battle for Crete in 1941 - the first entirely airborne invasion and places it in a wider historical and military context. The German victory was achieved at a high cost, and Hitler and Churchill drew entirely opposite conclusions from the event. Includes contributions from German and British veterans of the battle and archive footage.

English
  • Originally Aired February 16, 2001
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created July 14, 2010 by
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Name Type Role
Andrew Thompson Director