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To: Artemis Webb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=memmVBJZnq8

The chilling opening of “The World at War” with Sir Laurence Olivier describing what happened at Oradour-sur-Glane in 1944, “The Day the Soldiers Came....”


54 posted on 11/24/2009 7:11:43 PM PST by dfwgator
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The superb narration skills of Sir Lawrence made the World At War series unforgettable. His understated dramatic style added just the right amount of poignancy.

Back in the 70's I eagerly awaited every chapter. I still think it is one of the great WWII productions.

62 posted on 11/24/2009 8:52:01 PM PST by Zman516 (socialists & muslims -- satan's useful idiots.)
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