20th Century Battlefields
20th Century Battlefields | |
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Documentary | |
Presented by | |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 |
Production | |
Executive producer | BBC 2 |
Release | 4 June 23 July 2007 | –
20th Century Battlefields is a
Episodes cover the major battles of the twentieth century, and is best known for its extensive use of "sand table" (often called the "mapcase" in both series) CGI effects to help viewers visualize the battles.
Production
Dan Snow has admitted that during the production he bickered with his father about the significance of certain battles such as the
Episode list
Episode 1: 1918 Western Front
Covers the
Episode 2: 1942 Midway
Covers the
Episode 3: 1942 Stalingrad
Covers the Eastern Front briefly up to the Battle of Stalingrad and then describes the battle in detail from the initial attacks on the city to the surrounding and eventual destruction of the German 6th Army. Focuses in particular on urban warfare tactics employed, especially snipers. Dan Snow spends some time with the British Army Snipers to illustrate the power of the sniper, targeting a command post occupied by Peter Snow. Dan succeeds in 'assassinating' his father.
Episode 4: 1951 Korea
Covers the entire
Episode 5: 1968 Vietnam
Covers the
Episode 6: 1973 Middle East
Covers the
Episode 7: 1982 Falklands
Covers the Falklands War from start to finish. Beginning with the invasion of the island, it then details all major engagements of the conflict from the sinking of General Belgrano, the sinking of HMS Sheffield, the British landing on the Falklands, Battle of Goose Green, and finally the battle for Stanley. Dan Snow practices night fighting with the British Army.
Episode 8: 1991 Gulf War
Covers the First Gulf War from start to finish. Beginning with the
See also
References
- ^ Fox, Sue (31 December 2006). "Peter Snow and his son Dan". The Times. London. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2008.