Lawrence Holland
from archaeology to a World War II trilogy

A new mini-documentary that tells the story of Lawrence Holland, a man whose path from prehistoric archaeology to pioneering combat flight simulators was as unexpected as it was impactful.

In the late 1980s and early ’90s, Holland created a trilogy of World War II flight simulators that not only helped define a genre but also brought historical authenticity and cinematic flair to the skies. At the center of the story is Holland’s and Lucasfilm Games’ 1989 title, Their Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain. A game that became one of the most respected combat simulators of its era, combining fast-paced aerial combat with deeper strategic layers and with an extraordinary attention to detail.