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The Secret War
Sergio IQ · Feb 28, 2014 · 4h 55m
What this video covers
A compilation of the 1977 BBC series The Secret War, a documentary on British scientific and technical efforts in WWII, including radar, German navigation beams and V-weapons. It features interviews with people who were there, including Albert Speer.
Why it surfaced in Hacker News
HN readers recommend it as a detailed, intelligent documentary about wartime technology that assumes viewers aren't stupid.
10recommendation score
- 4
- distinct recommenders
- 8
- recommendation months
- 4
- strong recommendations
Recommendation context
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“It's very long, very detailed but well presented - in a style that assumes you aren't stupid.”
“The TV adaptation is brilliant - thoughtful documentary production, not dumbed down”
“but all of it is great, really.”