


The World at War
France Falls
Season 1 Episode 3 of 27
How, in 1940, the French Army suffered a heavy defeat after underestimating the Nazis' strength while relying on First World War strategies and equipment to defend its frontiers. Narrated by Laurence Olivier
The World at War airs on U&Yesterday at 6:10 AM, Saturday 1 March. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Laurence Olivier
Narrator
Peter Batty
Director