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The World at War S1E13 — Tough Old Gut: Italy (November 1942-June 1944)
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The World at War•Season 1•Episode 13

Tough Old Gut: Italy (November 1942-June 1944)

8.5/10 · 471 votesJan 30, 197453 min

Ranked #18 of 26 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Churchill called Italy the 'soft underbelly of the crocodile' and thought the Allies could cut through it to the heart of Germany. By the soft underbelly turned out to be a 'tough old gut'.

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Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

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Episode Summary

"Tough Old Gut: Italy (November 1942-June 1944)" is episode 13 of The World at War season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 471 votes, ranking #18 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.6). It aired on January 30, 1974.