In August 1944 the Falaise Gap, south-east of Caen, represented an escape route for the German forces, who were in danger of being encircled by the advancing allied troops. This DVD features archive footage, a review of the political and military situation before the battle at the Falaise Gap, portraits of leaders and commanders, an explanation of weapons and tactics, and the story of the battle itself.

Title from disc. "As seen on the Discovery Channel" -- Container. Special features: ask the experts; test your knowledge; excerpts from other titles in the series.