Story of the Armed Forces (2005)
3h 0min
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- Synopsis:
These three documentaries look at the long history of Britain's armed forces.
Story of the Army
The Story of the British Army is one of weapons and battles, glorious victory and embarrassing defeat and ever improving technology. But above all it is the story of the soldier. We see them advancing from mud filled trenches on the Somme battlefield, racing across the North African Desert, dropping by parachute into Normandy, fighting through the jungles of Burma and peace-keeping in far flung places of the world.
Story of NavyThroughout two World Wars and numerous naval engagements, the Royal Navy has maintained its place as one of the world's major maritime powers. This fascinating documentary looks at the great era of the battleship through to the aircraft carriers, frigates and destroyers that have kept the tradition strong.
Story of the RAF
Featuring rare footage with newly shot film and expert opinion, this fascinating programme looks at how the early pilots fought in their wire, wood and canvas aircraft and includes the aerial battles of Spitfires and Hurricanes against the fearsome ME109s. Experience massed bomber raids over Germany and follow the RAF through 50 years of the jet age from the first Meteors to the low-level tornado attacks of the Gulf War.- Studio:
- Duke
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Documentaries