In the summer of 1942 the Allies appeared to be on the brink of defeat. Locked in a protracted battle at sea, suffering heavy losses, the situation seemed desperate... This classic documentary is a timely reminder, 60 years on, of the peril of 1942. As the facts now emerge, it becomes clear that the outcome of the battle of the Atlantic' was seen as decisive in determining Britain's fate. With access to new contacts, archive footage and the latest historical accounts, it can be shown how fragile Britain's situation was in 1942, how the U-Boats dominated the battle, and how, in time, the Allies started to win the technological race.
