Timewatch - S12E07: Special: Battle of the Bombers

Name: Special: Battle of the Bombers
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1993-04-07
Duration: 1 h

Apr 07, 1993DocumentarySeason 12, Episode 7

Fifty years ago Bomber Command launched a massive campaign against Nazi Germany - the Battle of the Ruhr. In this special edition Jonathan Dimbleby explores the military and moral issues posed by a form of warfare which, since the end of the war, has become a matter of great contention. Was Britain's area-bombing campaign a necessary strategy to defeat Hitler or was it a war crime? The film revisits the industrial city of Essen to hear from Germans who endured the unceasing night-time campaign and, in the studio, Dimbleby questions RAF veterans, victims of the bombing, military historians and those recently involved in policy-making.

All Episodes - Season 12

01Allied to the MafiaJan 13, 1993 02The Sparks That Lit the BonfireJan 27, 1993 03The Stolen ChildFeb 10, 1993 04The Secret File on J. Edgar HooverFeb 24, 1993 05The Pill: Prescription for RevolutionMar 10, 1993 06Buffalo BillMar 24, 1993 07Special: Battle of the BombersApr 07, 1993 08On Behalf of the State: Memories of HangingJun 02, 1993 09True Story of the Roman ArenaSep 15, 1993 10The Mother of All BattlesSep 29, 1993 11Hunger Strike: A Hidden HistoryOct 13, 1993 12Children of the Third ReichNov 10, 1993 13The Mysterious Career of Lee Harvey OswaldNov 21, 1993 14Chairman Mao the Last EmperorDec 20, 1993

Timewatch S12E07 Synopsis

Timewatch "Special: Battle of the Bombers" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1993-04-07, this episode is part of Season 12 of Timewatch. With a runtime of 1h 15m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Fifty years ago Bomber Command launched a massive campaign against Nazi Germany - the Battle of the Ruhr. In this special edition Jonathan Dimbleby explores the military and moral issues posed by a form of warfare which, since the end of the war, has...