The Visionaries: A Global War (Part 4)

The Visionaries: A Global War (Part 4)

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The Visionaries: Total Defence (Part 3)

Why was the Fall of France in 1940 such a surprise? How did FDR get the USA ready to fight in WW2? What did Churchill do to encourage American entry on the side of the Allies? Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 3 of their most ambitious series yet; a definitive survey of t ...  Show more

The Visionaries: From Recovery To Rearmament (Part 2)

Why was there a stock market crash in 1929? How did The Great Depression help extremist political parties like the Nazis in Germany gain power? What did President Roosevelt's New Deal in the USA do to help America recover? Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 2 of their most ...  Show more

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