The World At War - Pincers, August 44 - March 45

Episode in a 26-part documentary series that presents a detailed survey of World War II. Episode 19 - "Pincers, August 1944-March 1945": With the liberation of Paris on 25 August 1944, the war seemed almost over to some people. The Russians from the east and the allies from the south and west were prepared for advancing to Germany. At this stage, disagreements between Montgomery and Eisenhower reached a critical stage. Includes archival films and testimonies. Narration by the British actor Laurence Olivier.