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The World at War S1E3 — France Falls (May–June 1940)
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France Falls (May–June 1940)

8.7/10 · 652 votesNov 14, 197355 min

Ranked #10 of 26 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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France discovers it is woefully unprepared for modern warfare as the Nazi war machine easily skirts around the Maginot Line. Britain retreats and prepares for invasion.

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes26

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Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

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Episode Summary

"France Falls (May–June 1940)" is episode 3 of The World at War season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 652 votes, ranking #10 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.6). It aired on November 14, 1973.