WWII in Color: The British Story - Beginning of the End on AllMovie

This tape covers part of the British experience of World War II as seen by those on the home front. In this episode, Britain is "invaded" by thousands of American troops in preparation for the eventual invasion of Europe. Footage of that invasion is included as well as graphic footage from other fronts that clearly illuminates the human cost of Britain's war. The program is narrated by John Thaw of Inspector Morse fame.