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War Gamers

6 episodes 96%4KCC

The battle for the Atlantic turns on maps, minds, and hidden tactics.

In this series, discover how the British Royal Navy turned to a retired wargamer and a remarkable team of young women to confront the German U-boat threat in World War II. As tactics evolve and the stakes rise, the story reveals how overlooked strategic thinking helped change the fight at sea, making each episode rewarding to follow.

Episode guide

6 episodes
1
1The Mastermind
When WW2 breaks out between Britain and Germany, the Royal Navy must find a way to sink the German U-boats before they cut off their vital transatlantic shipping routes.
50 min
2
2False Dawns
Dönitz’s U-boats continue to terrorise the transatlantic routes. In Britain, the WRENS prepare to frustrate his plans, while the Royal Navy turns to a retired wargamer.
50 min
3
3The Wrens
Gilbert Roberts sets up a tactical school to counter the U-boats. He enlists the help of Jean Laidlaw and a small team of Wrens, to wargame battles and develop new manoeuvres.
50 min
4
4The Game
Roberts and Laidlaw have uncovered a flaw in the Royal Navy’s anti U-boat tactic ‘Buttercup’. They must now convince Noble that their new manoeuvre will sink Dönitz’s U-boats.
50 min
5
5Stalemate
In 1943, pressure mounts on WATU to prove their value. When convoy ONS.5 catches Dönitz’s attention, the stage is set for the battle that will turn the tide of the Atlantic war.
50 min
6
6The End Game
After ONS.5, Roberts and Laidlaw must do everything in their power to counteract Dönitz’s acoustic torpedo and recapture the waves before the impending D-Day landings.
50 min
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