World War Two
Published 26 Apr 2022Serving on board a merchant ship during the Second World War was a hazardous endeavor. Stalked by submarines, attacked by surface raiders, and hunted by bombers, the convoys and individual cargo ships faced constant danger on their routes across the seas. And that is in addition to the job’s typical hazards. But what was life like for a regular sailor on board these ships? And what motivates a man to sign up for such a dangerous job?
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Director: Astrid Deinhard
Producers: Astrid Deinhard and Spartacus Olsson
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“Progressive Progress” – Howard Harper-Barnes
“A Sophisticated Affair” – Gavin Luke
“Try and Catch Us Now” – David Celeste
“The Inspector 4” – Johannes Bornlöf
“Secret Cargo” – Craft Case
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