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Tom faces the fight of his life aboard HMS Exeter, while Harry and Lois have a more personal battle to fight at home.

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Season 1: Episode 3 Scene

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Season 1: Episode 3 Recap

British troops awaiting their train at Waterloo Station, London, on 5 October 1939 before going to France.

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Season 1: Episode 3 History & Images

Sean Bean as Douglas Bennett in World on Fire, Season 1

Sean Bean on Douglas Bennett

Peter Bowker Paints Intimate Portraits Of A World At War

German troops march through the Champs Elysees, Paris, France

World War II Major Events Timeline

Special Features

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World on Fire | Special Feature

Season 1: Episode 3 Recap

British troops awaiting their train at Waterloo Station, London, on 5 October 1939 before going to France.

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World on Fire | Special Feature

Season 1: Episode 3 History & Images

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