Unsung heroes of World War II : Europe

Olson, Lynne, (lecturer.). hoopla digital. (Added Author).

Summary: Who were the unsung heroes of the European Theater of World War II? In this fascinating series, look beyond the epic battles and military strategy to meet some of the ordinary people who made an extraordinary impact on the defining conflict of the 20th century.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 online resource (12 video files (approximately 360 min.)) : sd., col.
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electronic resource
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Publisher: [United States] : The Great Courses, 2020.
Distributor: Made available through hoopla

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:	Episode 1 Andrée de Jongh and the Resistance Episode 2 The Tory Rebels Who Helped Save England Episode 3 Victor de Laveleye and V for Victory Episode 4 Wilhelmina and Haakon: Royalty Fight Back Episode 5 Polish Pilots and the Battle of Britain Episode 6 Wendell Willkie: "A Godsend to This Country" Episode 7 The Earl of Suffolk and Heavy Water Episode 8 Marie-Madeleine Fourcade: Spymaster Episode 9 John Winant and the Special Relationship Episode 10 Marian Rejewski and Breaking Enigma Episode 11 Tommy Hitchcock and the P-51 Mustang Episode 12 The Dutch Sisters Who Saved a General.
Restrictions on Access Note:	Digital content provided by hoopla.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Directed by The Great Courses.
Participant or Performer Note:	Lecturer: Lynne Olson, Historian.
Target Audience Note:	Rated TVPG.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.