The World At War - 10 - Wolf Pack - U-Boats in the Atlantic (1939 - 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 submarine war emphasizing mainly the North Atlantic. Tracks the development of both the convoy system and German submarine strategy. Interviewees include Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz and Otto Kretschmer (German U-boat ace and winner of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords).