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Battle of the Atlantic

Battle of the Atlantic

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Overview

Explores the desperate struggle for survival on a hostile ocean during the longest and bloodiest battle of the Second World War.

Created by Andrew Williams
Written by Andrew Williams
NetworksBBC Two

Top Cast

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Himself - Narrator

About Battle of the Atlantic

Battle of the Atlantic is a documentary, war & politics series that first aired in 2002. Created by Andrew Williams, it stars Bill Paterson. Explores the desperate struggle for survival on a hostile ocean during the longest and bloodiest battle of the Second World War.

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