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WWII in Colour and HD: The Battle of France - 03:12

General Heinze Guderian led the German Blitzkreig across northern France, effectively splitting the Allied Forces in two.

  • Added: Sep 28, 2009
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When Axis countries tuned into the BBC’s domestic radio programming, they would often find themselves listening to upbeat dance music or the sound of an audience laughing at popular comedies such as ITMA or Hi Gang! 

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