Freyberg VC Into the Mire
After their costly victory over Rommel in North Africa, the New Zealanders were moved to another front, in the rain and mud of Italy. Freyberg was placed in command of one of the most difficult operations of the war - the attempt to break through the German line at Cassino. His actions sparked an international controversy that has raged for nearly half a century.
A five-part documentary series about Lieutenant General Bernard Cyril Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg. Presented by Lieutenant General Sir Leonard Thornton.
Primary Title
- Freyberg VC
Episode Title
- Into the Mire
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 15 November 1987
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 20
Duration
- 50:00
Episode
- 4
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Owning Organisation
- Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand
Programme Description
- A five-part documentary series about Lieutenant General Bernard Cyril Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg. Presented by Lieutenant General Sir Leonard Thornton.
Episode Description
- After their costly victory over Rommel in North Africa, the New Zealanders were moved to another front, in the rain and mud of Italy. Freyberg was placed in command of one of the most difficult operations of the war - the attempt to break through the German line at Cassino. His actions sparked an international controversy that has raged for nearly half a century.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary