D-Day: The German Side (Episode 1)

D-Day: The German Side (Episode 1)

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British Band Of Brothers: From Open Seas To Open Fields (Part 2)

How was fighting in the Normandy Bocage dangerous for Allied forces after D-Day? Why were German panzers considered by some to be superior tanks? What was fighting on D-Day like for soldiers who had fought in the Middle East and North Africa? Join Al Murray and James Holland for ...  Show more

British Band Of Brothers: D-Day (Part 1)

What did a British tank squadron look like in The Second World War? Why were weather conditions so important for the Allies on D-Day? How was a yeomanry different to other units in the British Army? Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 1 of this engaging new serial on the me ...  Show more

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