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Storbritannia og Blitzen
Historien blir levende gjennom restaurerte arkivopptak og førstehåndsfortellinger i denne oppslukende dokumentaren om Blitzen i Storbritannia under andre verdenskrig.
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Churchill's Britain at War
In the theatre of war there is only good and evil. For World War II Adolf Hitler was the evil and one man came to embody the hope and the fight for good. That man was Winston Churchill. The British wartime Prime Minister has become the emblematic martyr for one of the darkest and most turbulent periods of global history.
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Moments that Defined Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II. The longest reigning monarch in British history. A monarch we have never known the likes of, nor possibly shall we ever again in our lifetimes. A life of supreme service, of duty, of resilience, of inspiration. She was a Queen for all her people. Her life will be remembered for her sense of duty and commitment, of right and wrong, of tolerance and forgiveness. For a pledge fulfilled. But what are the most iconic and memorable moments which defined the life of this extraordinary woman?
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From Churchill to Truss: The Queen's Prime Ministers
From war to strikes, Brexit to Westminster scandals, Queen Elizabeth II witnessed vast changes over the course of her 70 year reign. As the longest reigning Monarch in British history, Her Majesty the Queen worked with a record fifteen Prime Ministers, forming a unique relationship with each and every one. Prime Ministers came and went, but the late Queen remained a figure of calm and constancy during periods of political turmoil and division.
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On the Battlefield WWII
Boots on the ground, this film takes you into the heart of the action. The grim reality of war, the victories, surrenders and defeats. In this exhilarating documentary see the world at war from the perspective of the soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom.
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Churchill: The Man That Won the War
Politician, officer and leader - Winston Churchill served as the Prime Minister of Great Britain in arguably some of the most trying times of modern history. After Chamberlain’s resignation in 1940, Churchill was appointed during World War II and ultimately lead the country along the road to victory. On the same day, Winston Churchill became prime minister on 10 May 1940, German forces poured into Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and France. The first few months of his premiership allowed Churchill to display many of the qualities that singled him out as an infamous leader. His force of personality was instrumental in cementing the 'Big Three' Alliance with Britain's powerful allies, Russia and the United States. His memorable speeches strengthened Britain's resolve during the darkest days. Through a combination of luck, defiance and an ability to inspire others, he has gained a global reputation as one of the greatest war leaders of all time.
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Eisenhower: Calculating Victory
Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, had no political experience before entering office. However, in his two terms, he proved to be a popular President after he had risen rapidly through the army ranks after the US entered World War Two. Before he became president, he led the Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942 and became the supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in 1943. On June 6th, 1944, also known as D-Day, he commanded the Allied invasion of western Europe at Normandy, France. This long-awaited and decisive attack ultimately led to the defeat of Nazi Germany. By the end of the war, Eisenhower had become a five-star general, the highest U.S. military rank. Eisenhower’s leadership during the war made him a national hero, helping him to win the election afterwards super easily.
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The Eagle Swoops In: WWII In Colour
Brought to life in vivid colour, the Eagle Swoops In depicts the United States answering the much- longed-for SOS from the allles in their battle for freedom from the scorching chains of the Nazis.
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A Princess at War
In the wake of his brothers abdication, King George VI, became king on May the 12th, 1937. This meant that his young daughter, Elizabeth, who was just 11 years old at the time - would one day succeed him as queen. 2 years later… WWII broke out. This set a tone for the monarchy going forward. The indomitable spirit of the Royal Family helped the people of the United Kingdom through their darkest times. Princess Elizabeth was only 13 years of age, when the outbreak of war occurred on September 3rd, 1939. King George VI died in 1952, only just 7 years after the end of WWII. Elizabeth was taught from such a young age, what a monarch should be about. She put in the forthright dedication just as much as her father did. The influence of her surroundings, and the very nature of her family, shaped her into becoming the longest-reigning monarch in all of British History.
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Lost In Honour: Remembering WWII
As the celebrations of victory began to die down around the world, there was a chance for remembrance. This show looks back across some of the most pivotal moments of the most important conflict in human history and the men and women that gave their lives for the betterment of our future.
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Life Before the Crown: Princess Elizabeth
On April 21st 1926, the future Queen was born. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. During her grandfather's reign, Elizabeth was third in the line of succession to the British throne, behind her uncle Edward and her father. When her grandfather died in 1936 and her uncle succeeded as Edward VIII, she became second in line to the throne, after her father. Her younger sister, Princess Margaret, became her best friend and confidant as a child. They grew up in a relatively stable and mundane family dynamic. It was a seemingly blissful life with privilege, with very little in the way of the pressure they would later face. Elizabeth’s exceptional dedication and attitude to the duties she inherited, as she followed in her father’s footsteps, would have the nation’s unwavering respect and love. A love which Margaret would come to envy. They were both Princesses, but only one could be Queen. She would grow up to become the most powerful woman in the world, and the titled leader of the British Empire.
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Churchill & the Queen
Sir Winston Churchill was an undoubtedly skilled strategist and war hero, but Churchill’s power lay in his eloquence in his speech and writing. When weaponry and resources were limited, it was his high impact speeches that rallied Britons to believe they could win the war. In 1951, King George the 6th died, to the surprise of the nation, leaving his eldest daughter Elizabeth to take his place as queen, aged only 25. The relationship between the Queen and her first prime minister was one that wasn’t always smooth sailing but developed into a long-lasting bond.
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Princess Elizabeth: Destined for Greatness
1926 Britain was a very different place, almost unrecognisable in fact. King George The Fifth was on the throne, and Britain was still recovering from the horrors of the Great War, World War 1. On April 21st 1926, the future Queen was born. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. Her father, the Duke of York, later King George VI, was the second son of the King. Her mother, the Duchess of York, later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, was the youngest daughter of Scottish aristocrat Claude Bowes-Lyon. Elizabeth's only sibling, Princess Margaret, was born in 1930. The two princesses were educated at home under the supervision of their mother and their governess, Marion Crawford. Lessons concentrated on history, language, literature, and music. During her grandfather's reign, Elizabeth was third in the line of succession to the British throne, behind her uncle Edward and her father. Although her birth generated public interest, she was not expected to become queen, as Edward was still young and likely to marry and have children of his own, who would precede Elizabeth in the line of succession. When her grandfather died in 1936 and her uncle succeeded as Edward VIII, she became second in line to the throne, after her father.
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Young Winston
Winston Churchill was one of the titanic statesmen of the 20th century, as well as a talented and erudite writer of history and memoirs. The historical epic opens with Churchill's years as a junior officer in India and free-lance war correspondent and follows him through his escape from a Boer War prison camp and his election to Parliament at age 26.
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Genocide
With the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party, more than 6 million Jews lost their lives. Arnold Schwartzman and the Simon Wiesenthal Center take a harrowing look at life during the Holocaust in this Academy Award winning documentary. Orson Welles and Elizabeth Taylor lend their voices to this heartbreaking historical account that draws from archival footage and primary sources to paint a chilling, realistic portrait of the political turmoil, violence, and resistance that defined the times.
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The Long Way Home
This documentary examines the conditions for Jewish refugees after World War II, from their aspirations to emigrate to the reality of immigration restrictions & antisemitism. Many Holocaust survivors wished to relocate to the British Palestine but were often detained due to British immigration laws. Their strive to escape poverty, & detainment led to the creation of the modern State of Israel.
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Winston Churchill was one of the titanic statesmen of the 20th century, as well as a talented and erudite writer of history and memoirs. The historical epic opens with Churchill's years as a junior officer in India and free-lance war correspondent and follows him through his escape from a Boer War prison camp and his election to Parliament at age 26.
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The Hawker Hurricane
The Hawker Hurricane was the first fighter monoplane to join the Royal Air Force and the first combat aircraft adopted by that arm capable of exceeding 300 mph in level flight. The Hurricane shouldered the lion s share of Britain s defence during the Battle of Britain. This program portrays the history of this legendary aircraft which was to form an immortal partnership during the infamous battle.
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Battlefield Behemoths: A History of the Tank – The World Wars.
Denne dokumentaren er innspilt omtrent 100 år etter at stridsvogner for første gang ble tatt i bruk og utforsker hvordan de endret krigføringens regler for alltid.
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