Dermot O'Leary, Arthur Williams and Lucy Betteridge-Dyson examine the crucial 48-hour periods that secured victory in some of Britain's most important battles.
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Episode 1
Dunkirk
Dermot, Arthur and Lucy examine the heroic evacuation of Dunkirk, and its surprising impact on the outcome of World War II
Episode 2
The Somme
Dermot O'Leary, Arthur Williams and Lucy Betteridge-Dyson examine the crucial 48-hour periods that secured victory in some of Britain's most important battles How did Britain secure victory in the last days of the Somme? From guns and grenades to tanks and trenches, Dermot O'Leary leads a fascinating exploration of the infamous battle.
Episode 3
Waterloo
Dermot and the team examine the Battle of Waterloo of 1815, one of the most famous military conflicts in British history. How did Wellington get the better of Napoleon?
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