13 Hours That Saved Britain
6.2
2011
0 hr 49 min
History
, Documentary
, War
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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- Cast：
- Vera Lynn , Nicholas Parsons , Brian Sewell
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