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The World at War S1E19 — Pincers (August 1944–March 1945)
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The World at War•Season 1•Episode 19

Pincers (August 1944–March 1945)

8.5/10 · 439 votesMar 20, 197455 min

Ranked #20 of 26 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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The end of the war appears close at hand with the liberation of Paris in 1944, but the British and Americans disagree on how to advance. Meanwhile, Poland suffers devastating losses to achieve victory.

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Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Narrator

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Episode Summary

"Pincers (August 1944–March 1945)" is episode 19 of The World at War season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 439 votes, ranking #20 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.6). It aired on March 20, 1974.