WWII's Greatest Raids — Season 1, Episode 4: Strike From The Sky
Documentary, War & Politics • 50 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 7.5/10
Episode synopsis
British light infantry must crash land by glider in Northern France then take and hold two key bridges in the hands of a heavily armed enemy.
About WWII's Greatest Raids
WWII’s Greatest Raids is a series that takes you into the heart of an elite band of soldiers in the heat of a key action in their history, and follows them on the mission to show just how these men put their unique combination of skills, training and equipment to the test of combat. We’ll explore just how celebrated outfits such as the U.S. Army Rangers, the British Special Air Service and the Black Devil Brigade have changed the course of a battle, or perhaps even a war, through their courage, daring and commitment.