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Season 1 – WWII's Greatest Raids

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Every war has certain events that are key moments that help shape the battle's outcome. This series takes a look at some of the raids that were crucial to success for the Allies during World War II. Episodes investigate how groups such as the U.S. Army Rangers, British Special Air Service and Black Devil Brigade changed the course of the war through courage, daring and commitment. The show embeds with the elite groups of soldiers and follows them on the missions that proved to be key actions during the war.
WWII's Greatest Raids — Season 1

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Joseph Ballderama

Host

Andy Papadopoulos

Writer

Charlie Clay

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 3, 2014 Rangers Lead the Way U.S. Army Rangers play a crucial role in the Invasion of Normandy, the largest amphibious assault in history. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 10, 2014 Mountain Massacre The Black Devils, an elite mountain warfare unit made up of American and Canadian commandos, takes on heavily entrenched German defenses during World War II. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 17, 2014 Hitler's Last Bridge American GIs are assigned to save the last remaining gateway to the Third Reich before the Germans can destroy it. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 24, 2014 Strike From the Sky The British Light Infantry enters northern France by glider, then seizes two important bridges from a heavily armed enemy. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 31, 2014 SAS vs. Rommel The British Army's Special Air Service launches a daring raid on a German airfield in the Sahara Desert. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 7, 2014 Commando Do or Die A look back at the British Commandos' cunning raid in 1942; in a ship disguised as a German destroyer, they targeted the vital German port at St. Nazaire. Details
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Season Info

Screenwriter
Andy Papadopoulos
Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, History, War
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 3, 2014