Hitler, Churchill, and the Paratroopers

February 16, 2001
50 min
Season 20 - Episode 6: Hitler, Churchill, and the Paratroopers

Season 20 - Episode 6: Hitler, Churchill, and the Paratroopers

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Overview

In 1941 the first large-scale paratroop attack took place when Hitler ordered the invasion of Crete. Within a week Churchill gave the order to evacuate the island, but the two leaders' interpretations of the battle could not be more different. This film evokes the horror of the conflict, examines the war leaders' conclusions and the lessons that are still relevant to paratroopers today. 6/6.

Episode Information

TV Show

Timewatch

Season

Season 20

Episode Number

6

Air Date

February 16, 2001

Runtime

50 minutes