‎Narrow Escapes of World War II - Apple TV

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WWII soldiers face missions and rearguard actions against all odds, showcasing their courage and selflessness to save lives in this gripping series.

Documentary · 2012 · 51 min

Starring Colin Tierney

Director Nick Davidson

EPISODE 1

The Amiens Raid

This is the story of Operation Jericho: the bombing of the jail at Amiens so that French Resistance fighters and Allied spies could escape before their execution day.

44 min · Mar 5, 2012
EPISODE 2

The Doolittle Raid

To revenge Pearl Harbour, US bombers staged an astonishing long-distance attack on Tokyo, flying even though they were unlikely to get back alive.

44 min · May 15, 2012
EPISODE 3

Wingate & the Chindits

Surrounded by the Japanese, Orde Wingate led the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade in one of the most imaginative and complex escapes of World War II.

44 min · Mar 5, 2012
EPISODE 4

The Black Battalion

Unsung heroes: the battalion of black soldiers who were surrounded, down to their last ten rounds, and yet who helped win the Battle of the Bulge.

44 min · Mar 5, 2012
EPISODE 5

Lucky Laycock's Escape From Crete

This is the dramatic story of how Crete was captured by the Germans and how Robert Laycock led a desperate rear guard action against crack German mountain troops.

44 min · Mar 5, 2012
EPISODE 6

Manstein Holds the Line

Fleeing from the Russian troops, Erich von Manstein devised one of the most brilliant escapes in military history one that is still studied in military schools.

44 min · Mar 5, 2012

Colin Tierney

Narrator
Nick Davidson

Director
Matthew Barrett

Producer
Richard Wise

Producer