Great Battles of WWII: Midway, Kursk, and Crete
2004 · 2h 2m Documentary, History, War
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Great Battles of WWII: Midway, Kursk, and Crete
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Using authentic color and black & white footage captured from the battles this explains the events, circumstances, and results of three of the most important battles of WWII -- the battles of Midway, Kursk, and Crete.
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