Between the Wars - S01E13: The Phony War

Name: The Phony War
Genre: War & Politics, Documentary
Released: 1978-06-28
Duration: 30 min

Jun 28, 1978War & Politics, DocumentarySeason 1, Episode 13

Hitler's assumption that England would not go to war to defend Poland triggers World War II. As the Nazis sweep over Europe and launch their air attack on Britain, American public opinion waivers between desire to help Britain and fight to maintain neutrality. The thirties ended with America still unconvinced that its destiny was intertwined with the rest of the world.

Cast: Eric Sevareid

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Between the Wars S01E13 Synopsis

Stream Between the Wars "The Phony War" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1978-06-28, this episode is part of Season 1 of Between the Wars. Featuring performances from Eric Sevareid among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this War & Politics and Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Hitler's assumption that England would not go to war to defend Poland triggers World War II. As the Nazis sweep over Europe and launch their air attack on Britain, American public opinion waivers between desire to help Britain and fight to maintain n...