The World At War - 12 - Whirlwind - Bombing Germany (September 1939 - April 1944)

The World at War (1973–74) is a British television documentary series chronicling the events of the Second World War. It was at the time of its completion in 1973, at a cost of £900,000 (equivalent to £11,000,000 in 2019), the most expensive factual series ever made. It is produced by Jeremy Isaacs, narrated by Laurence Olivier and includes music composed by Carl Davis. The World at War attracted widespread acclaim and is now regarded as a landmark in British television history.
This episode: The development of British and American strategic bombing in both success and setback. Interviewees include Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur Harris, Albert Speer, Brigadier-General James Stewart, Hamish Mahaddie, William Reid, General Leon W. Johnson, General Curtis LeMay, Wilhelm Herget, Werner Schröer (Luftwaffe ace and winner of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords), Lieutenant General Adolf Galland and General Ira C. Eaker.