13 Hours That Saved Britain

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13 Hours That Saved Britain

2011

0h 49m

6.3(11 votes)

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In this documentary, experts dissect the Battle of Britain, which took place on Sept. 15, 1940 — a day that determined the fate of the nation.

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Raymond Binks

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Vera Lynn

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Nicholas Parsons

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Brian Sewell

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