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Hitler, Churchill and the Paratroopers

In 1941 the first large-scale paratroop attack took place when Hitler ordered the invasion of Crete. Within a week Churchill gave the order to evacuate the island, but the two leaders' interpretations of the battle could not be more different. This film evokes the horror of the conflict, examines the war leaders' conclusions and the lessons that are still relevant to paratroopers today.

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