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""Tells the story of the Nazi assault on Britain, and Britain's successful defense of its island, during 1940-41"--Frank Capra / Charles Wolfe. 1987."@en
"U.S. government account of Great Britain's resistance to Nazi Germany during World War II, the summer and autumn of 1940, produced by then Army Major Frank Capra. Discusses the Battle of Britain, and how the Royal Air Force victory allowed British factories more time to manufacture and stockpile munitions. Includes brief footage of Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, and King George VI, among other historical figures."@en
"The story of the war fought in the air over Britain during the Second World War. Includes footage from the period."@en
"Documentary film record of the bombing of England by German Luftwaffe in 1940, and of the defense of England by the Royal Air Force."@en
"The fourth film of the Why We Fight series concentrates on the Blitz in London and Coventry after the battle at Dunkirk combining actuality footage with many extracts from fiction films. This film is credited with reducing anti-British sentiment among American forces. See Prelude to War for introduction to the series."@en
""In this installment of the Why we fight propaganda film series, we have the account of Great Britain's last stand against the forces of Nazi Germany. This mainly focuses on the desperate, but successful, battle to maintain their vital air superiority over the British Isles and the morale of the people to prevent invasion"--Container."
"Documentary film record of the bombing of England by the German Luftwaffe in 1940 and the defense offered by the Royal Air Force."@en
"Presents a documentary film record of the bombing of England by the German Luftwaffe in 1940 and the defense offered by the Royal Air Force."@en
"Presents a documentary film record of the bombing of England by the German Luftwaffe in 1940 and the defense offered by the Royal Air Force."
"Even as British pilots scramble to meet the enemy, the German war macine is wrecking devastation on the English countryside."@en
"Presents a documentary film record of the bombing of England by the German Luftwaffe in 1940 and the defense offered by the Royal Air Force. "This film ... centers on the blitz of London and Coventry after the Battle of Dunkirk, and ends with the Christmas firebombing of London in 1940. It describes the lives of British civilians and how they survived the onslaught of Nazi bombs.""
"Concentrates on the Blitz in London and Coventry after the battle at Dunkirk combining news and documentary footage with many extracts from fiction films. This film is credited with reducing anti-British sentiment among American forces."@en
"Discusses the Battle of Britain, and how the victory allowed British factories more time to manufacture and stockpile munitions."@en
"France had fallen leaving their heavy weapons on the beach at Dunkirk. Hitler set his sights on England. The British Air Force was outnumbered 10 to 1, but they saved their country and won precious time for the world."@en
"The story of Britain's gallant defense against Hitler's relentless effort to conquer the Islands. Includes scenes of the Luftwaffe in action, the R.A.F. counter attacks, aerial dogfights and the great "fire blitz" in London."
"Portrays the courage of the British people as decisive factors in repelling the World War II invasion attempt by German forces. Uses Axis footage and maps to outline the German plan to gain air control, bombard English coastal cities, cross the Channel from France, and surround London. Shows the preparation of British society in manufacturing munitions, building defenses, training for ground fighting and preparing air raid shelters. Includes a prologue by Winston Churchill."@en
""Hitler stood, just as Napoleon had stood more than one hundred years before, and looked across the English Channel to the one fighting obstacle that stood between him and world domination. The cliffs of Britain rose sheer and white out of the choppy waters. Silence that little island and its stubborn people, and the way was open for world conquest. It was time for the main event, "The Battle of Britain.""--Container."
"San Pietro describes the battle for that village in Italy."@en
""This film ... centers on the blitz of London and Coventry after the Battle of Dunkirk, and ends with the Christmas firebombing of London in 1940. It describes the lives of British civilians and how they survived the onslaught of Nazi bombs.""@en
"Official War Department film showing the bombing of England by the German Luftwaffe in 1940 and the defense offered by the Royal Air Force."@en
"Fourth in the "Why We Fight" series of morale-building documentary films produced during World War II, this film centers on the blitz of London and Coventry by the German Luftwaffe after the battle at Dunkirk and ends with the Christmas firebombing of London in 1940. The film describes the lives of British civilians and the contributions of British industry and paints a thoroughly reverent portrait of the Royal Air Force."@en
"Shows how Hitler's plan to invade Britain in 1940 was thwarted by the Luftwaffe's failure to destroy Royal Air Force Fighter command and gain control of the sky and documents the courage of the civilian population in the face of the bombing of their cities that followed."@en
"Documentary film record of the bombing of England by the German Luftwaffe in 1940, and of its' defense by the Royal Air Force."@en
"Verslag van het gevecht in 1940/1941 toen Engeland het hoofd moest bieden aan het Duitse luchtmachtoffensief."
"A summary of the German attack on Britain at the beginning of World War II. Actual film footage from government files."@en
"A documentary film record of the bombing of England by the German Luftwaffe in 1940, the defense provided by the Royal Air Force, and the response of British civilians."@en
"The year was 1940 and Europe's defenses had been crushed under the Nazi machine, leaving England alone to face the might of Hitler's forces. Behind the stoic leadership of Winston Churchill, the English forces staved off disaster and stopped Hitler's bombing of England."@en
"Documentary film record of the bombing of England by the German Luftwaffe in 1940-1941 and the defense offered by the Royal Air Force."@en
"The crucial period is re-created as an understaffed, technically inferior Royal Air Force brilliantly holds off a superior invasion by the German Luftwaffe, thus convincing Hilter that even he could not break the inexhaustable spirit of the British. Stunning aerial sequences and an awesome display of World War II relics combine to make this a true classic in the glorious genre of war epics."@en
"Documentary film record of the bombing of England by the German Luftwaffe in 1940, and of the defense by the Royal Air Force."@en
"Presents the story of the German bombing of cities in England and of the year in which Britain fought the Nazis alone."@en
"Illustrates the German air attack on Britain, particularly London, by the use of film shot during World War II. The role of civilians in the Battle of Britain is highlighted."@en
"Focuses on Germany's military actions against Britain."@en