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WW2: War and Words

WW2: War and Words

BBC World Service

The story of the 20 momentous years from 1936 to 1956 that changed the course of history, as told by Jonathan Dimbleby and through the words of remarkable BBC correspondents.

7 - From Hiroshima to Cold War
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  • 7 - From Hiroshima to Cold War

    The annihilation of Hiroshima ends the war with Japan, but peace brings new enmities and flashpoints: Divided Berlin, Korea, Hungary and Suez. With Jonathan Dimbleby.

    Fri, 28 Aug 2015
  • 6 - Burma, Berlin and Belsen

    The Allied advance through Germany recaptures Berlin, but uncovers the atrocities of the Holocaust, as war in the Far East rages on. With Jonathan Dimbleby.

    Wed, 26 Aug 2015
  • 5 - Paris Liberated; Allied defeat at Arnhem

    As Paris falls to the Allies and German resistance in Italy falters, the defeat at Arnhem in the Netherlands is a major setback for the Allies. With Jonathan Dimbleby.

    Mon, 24 Aug 2015
  • 4 - D-Day and the Liberation of Normandy

    1944’s hush-hush Allied plans to invade occupied France bring success, but hard fighting, as Hitler’s troops are well dug in in Normandy. With Jonathan Dimbleby.

    Sun, 23 Aug 2015
  • 3 - Dunkirk and the Fall of Paris

    The German army outflanks the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and forces the epic retreat of Dunkirk as Paris falls to Hitler’s forces.

    Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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