Narrow Escapes of World War II by Acorn Media

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“Extraordinary tales of wartime courage” —The Daily Telegraph (U.K.) “Stirring story of British resistance” —The Daily Mail (U.K.)

Seen on the Military Channel

“Brings dangerous missions to life” —The Mail on Sunday (U.K.)

Revisit some of the most daring missions of World War II as recounted by leading historians, military experts, and occasionally by the participants themselves. These 13 gripping episodes feature operations that took place all over the world—from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the steppes of southern Russia, from the foothills of the Himalayas to the frozen waters of the Baltic and the skies over Nazi-occupied France. With the benefit of original film footage, informative maps, and dramatic recreations, Narrow Escapes tells stories of valor, suffering, dedication, and determination—exploits of bravery that helped shape the outcome of the Second World War and continue to inspire today.