Desert Victory
Apr 12, 1943 · 1h
Director
David MacDonald, Roy BoultingOverview
A featureless land fit only for war, as the narrator, J. L. Hodson stated in the early scenes: "If war was to be fought then let it begin here". In endless miles of rock-strewn scrub desert, where civilians hardly existed. Desert Victory tells the story of the Allied campaign to drive Germany and Italy from North Africa is analysed, with the major portion of the film examining the battles at El Alamein, including some re-enactment. Won "Best Documentary Feature" at the 16th Academy Awards in 1944.
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Cast of Desert Victory
Harold AlexanderSelf (archive footage)
Winston ChurchillSelf (archive footage)
Adolf HitlerSelf (archive footage)
Bernard L. MontgomerySelf (archive footage)
Erwin RommelSelf (archive footage)- Claude AuchinleckSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Alan BrookeSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Alan CunninghamSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joseph GoebbelsSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)- Henry HarwoodSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- J.L. HodsonNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Arthur TedderSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Wilhelm von ThomaSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Crew of Desert Victory
About Desert Victory
What is Desert Victory about?
A featureless land fit only for war, as the narrator, J. L. Hodson stated in the early scenes: "If war was to be fought then let it begin here". In endless miles of rock-strewn scrub desert, where civilians hardly existed. Desert Victory tells the story of the Allied campaign to drive Germany and Italy from North Africa is analysed, with the major portion of the film examining the battles at El…
When was Desert Victory released?
Desert Victory was released on April 12, 1943.
Where can I watch Desert Victory?
Desert Victory is streaming on FlixFling in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Desert Victory?
Desert Victory runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who directed Desert Victory?
Desert Victory was directed by David MacDonald and Roy Boulting.
Who is in the cast of Desert Victory?
The cast of Desert Victory includes Harold Alexander (Self (archive footage)), Winston Churchill (Self (archive footage)), Adolf Hitler (Self (archive footage)), Bernard L. Montgomery (Self (archive footage)) and Erwin Rommel (Self (archive footage)).
Is Desert Victory on Netflix?
No, Desert Victory is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on FlixFling instead.