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History's Raiders
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History's Raiders

A series recalling some of history's daring attacks.

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StatusEnded
Original NameHistory's Raiders
First Air DateJune 3, 2001
Last Air DateNovember 25, 2001
Seasons1
Episodes26
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
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S01E26

The Dambusters Raid 1943

The dams which supplied Nazi Germany's industrial heartland with power were a vital target for the British, but difficult to attack using conventional weapons. Then in May 1943, nineteen Lancaster bombers took off carrying a revolutionary new "bouncing bomb". Eight of the aircraft were lost on the raid, but two of the dams were successfully breached causing widespread flooding and disruption.

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