The Secret War
(1977)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 1
The "Secret War" lifts the veil of secrecy on the crucial role science and intelligence played behind the lines in winning World War 2. Presented by William Woollard and largely based on the book "Most Secret War" by R V Jones. Superbly presented by William Woollard, this fascinating documentary series is unusual and particularly good because of many interviews with the people involved with the development and countering of these secret weapons, including R V Jones.The Battle of the Atlantic
Episode 7 - 2-16-1977
The technical and tactical innovations that developed in the vital naval battle of the Eastern Theatre of World War II. This was an extra on the VHS release of this series.
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Still Secret
Episode 6 - 2-09-1977
50m
Discussed are the efforts to break the Enigma Code and the role played by the Colossus computer, designed by T.H. Flowers. In 1977 the Colossus was still on the secret list, so details are fairly sparse, but the programme benefits enormously from an interview with Tommy Flowers. There are also valuable contributions from others present at Bletchley Park during WW2 such as Gordon Welchman, Harry Golombek and Peter Calvocoressi.
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The Deadly Waves
Episode 5 - 2-02-1977
50m
The account of how the British scientific effort to discover and counter a dangerously effective new kind of Nazi Germany magnetic naval mine.
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If ...
Episode 4 - 1-26-1977
50m
An examination of various innovative secret prototype weapon and vehicle designs of World War II, and their military potential.
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Terror Weapons
Episode 3 - 1-19-1977
50m
The development and use of Nazi Germany's V-1 and V-2 missile programs.
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To See for a Hundred Miles
Episode 2 - 1-12-1977
50m
The development of radar and its role in World War II air warfare.
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The Battle of the Beams
Episode 1 - 1-05-1977
50m
The fight by British intelligence to counter Nazi Germany's secret radio navigation systems for their bombers.
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