13 Hours That Saved Britain

13 Hours That Saved Britain

PG-13 2011 · 49 min · ★ 6.3 · Documentary, War, History

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.

Directed by Stephen Saunders

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