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The Buildup to World War Two

In 1939 tension was growing in Europe, over Nazi Germany's expansionist plans. One young British camerman, Douglas Slocombe, headed to Danzig to film what happened next.

In 1939 tension was growing in Europe, over Nazi Germany's expansionist plans. One young British camerman headed to Danzig (now Gdansk) to film what happened next. His name was Douglas Slocombe and he is now 101 years old. Hear his story.

(Photo: Hitler Youth marching over a bridge in Danzig in 1939. Copyright: Fox Photos/Getty Images)

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