The World at War S1E2: Distant War (September 1939 - May 1940)

  • Aired: 1973-11-07
  • Time: 21:00:00
  • Runtime: 54 minutes
Watch Episode

Overview

Germany invades Eastern Europe, forcing unprepared Britain to face the possibility of war with approaching Nazis. France and England enter World War 2 after Germany's invasion of Poland. Except for its navy, England is uncettain how to prepare. After a failed operation in Norway lead by Churchill, Chamberlain is, ironically, replaced as Prime Minister by Churchill.