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The 100 Days
Blitzkrieg – 1940
Season 1
Episode 101
On the May 10th 1940, Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom — and Germany launched its offensive against France and the Low Countries. British troops were evacuated from Dunkirk by June 4th, delivered the “Finest Hour” speech on June 18th, and in mid-July the Battle of Britain commenced.
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