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Documentary - 100 mins
Audience - General
Classification - Exempt
Region - 0
Format - PAL
Language - English

Product weight 120g

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In August 1944 the Falaise Gap, south-east of Caen, represented an escape route for the German forces, who were in danger of being encircled by the advancing Allied troops. The fighting in the lanes and fields was intense, as the Allies battled hard to overcome determined resistance by some 80,000 German troops. The Gap was closed on 19th August, leaving only a small pocket of German resistance that was overrun several days later. The losses for the Germans were catastrophic.

This episode, new to DVD is from the land mark television series 'Battlefield'. Featuring fascinating archive footage from all over the world the programme includes a review of the political and military situation before the battle, portraits of leaders and commanders, an explanation of weapons and tactics and the story of the battle itself. Vivid graphics place the battle into the context of the war as a whole.

From the Back Cover

Scene Selection

Introduction
The Commanders
Overall Strategies
Military Capabilities
Order Of Battle
The Early Battles For Caen
Broad Evaluation
Prelude To The Battle
Weapons and Armament
The Aftermath

Special Features

Test Your Knowledge
Interactive Menus
Previews

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