Total War in Britain

Total War in Britain

21 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1945

Dunkirk to D-Day in 20 minutes flat: this gripping account of Britain's war effort compels us to sit up and pay attention. A 'total war' is one encompassing civilian as well as military life. Here we witness the might of the state mobilising technology, infrastructure, agriculture, industry and above all people. A rapid-fire onslaught of images and information palpably evokes the experience of total war.

Total War in Britain

21 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1945

Total War in Britain
Dunkirk to D-Day in 20 minutes flat: this gripping account of Britain's war effort compels us to sit up and pay attention. A 'total war' is one encompassing civilian as well as military life. Here we witness the might of the state mobilising technology, infrastructure, agriculture, industry and above all people. A rapid-fire onslaught of images and information palpably evokes the experience of total war.
Producers
Original title Total War in Britain
Directors Michael Orrom, Paul Rotha
Writers Ritchie Calder, Miles Tomalin

Cast

John Mills

as Narrator (voice)