Episode
Horizon: The Total War Machine
Overview
This episode of Horizon reports on the development of the aircraft bomber throughout periods of war.
Details
- Series
- Horizon
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 19
- Air date
- 1971-06-14
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Total War Machine is Episode 19 in 1971 of Horizon. It aired on 1971-06-14. The runtime is 60 min.
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