Nazis, U-boats and the Battle for the Atlantic

Nazis, U-boats and the Battle for the Atlantic

Limited Series 2025 · 2 eps · Documentary

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Dive into history. Family memories reveal Northern Ireland's crucial role in WWII's epic sea battle, as divers explore the lost wrecks that reveal the human cost of the conflict.

Directed by Des Henderson

Network: BBC One

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