Episode
WWII in HD: Battle Stations
Overview
The Allies lay plans for the invasion of France; Bert Stiles and the 8th Air Force attempt to clear the skies over Normandy, while the Pacific remains a quagmire. D-Day arrives.
Details
- Series
- WWII in HD
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2009-11-16
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Battle Stations is Episode 4 in Season 1 of WWII in HD. It aired on 2009-11-16. The runtime is 45 min.
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