The Buildup to World War Two
In 1939 tension was growing in Europe, over Nazi Germany's expansionist plans
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
February 10, 20148m 59s
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Show Notes
In 1939 tension was growing in Europe, over Nazi Germany's expansionist plans. One young British camerman headed to Danzig (now Gdansk) to film what happened next. His name was Douglas Slocombe and he is now 101 years old. Hear his story.
(Photo: Hitler Youth marching over a bridge in Danzig in 1939. Copyright: Fox Photos/Getty Images)