While there is a lot that's great about it, there's plenty that is a bit iffy.
Just as an eg the episode on French preparation and the invasion of France is full of contradiction and inaccuracies. Overall it very much supports a Anglo-centric world view.
All that said, you've got to consider when and where it was made. The first hand accounts are deeply moving and should form an essential part of our collective memory.
For me it's the interviews that make it a great TV show. Probably the last time when decision makers and senior officers were alive in large enough numbers to do this sort of thing.
Oh, and the theme tune/credits really stuck with me over the years
While there is a lot that's great about it, there's plenty that is a bit iffy.
Just as an eg the episode on French preparation and the invasion of France is full of contradiction and inaccuracies. Overall it very much supports a Anglo-centric world view.
All that said, you've got to consider when and where it was made. The first hand accounts are deeply moving and should form an essential part of our collective memory.