Burma, Berlin and Belsen

Burma, Berlin and Belsen

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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. 

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. 

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