War GamersSeason 1, Episode 1 - The Mastermind

When WW2 breaks out, an elite force of German U-boat commanders, headed by Karl Donitz, attempt to starve Britain into submission by sinking their merchant shipping. Vera Laughton Mathews heads the newly reformed WRENS, and recruits bright, astute girls into the service. Meanwhile retired naval commander, Gilbert Roberts, is desperate to return to his career and use wargaming to sink the U-boats.

War Gamers was broadcast on SBS ONE at Saturday 11 May 2024, 07:31.