Vickers: The British Industry Giant That Helped Win WWII | War Factories | War Stories
During WWII Britain’s factories produced no fewer that 20,000 Spitfires and an incredible 130,000 bombers, fighters and other aircraft. British war production was staggering, producing over 100,000 tanks and building more battleships than the United States.
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03:17 – British Industry pre 1939
08:52 – Vickers Tanks
13:52 – British Aircraft Of WWII
19:06 – Battle Of The Skies
21:12 – Royal Navy Shipbuilding
32:54 – Industry For The Home Front
34:20 – The Lancaster Bomber
37:45 – Trade With Russia