World War Two

Season 0, Episode 263

Episode Title: Desert War - Dysentery, Disease, and Dehydration

Air Date: 2022-01-06

Overview:

North Africa. The Axis and Allies are fighting each other but even more, they’re fighting the desert itself. The men of the desert burn during the day and freeze at night. They do most of their fighting on a litre of water and a packet of army biscuits. What is life in such a hostile environment?