Gripping historical footage and expert commentary give detailed insights into the leading figures and decisive turning points of World War II.
Cast: Trish Bertram
13+HDCC
Season 1
10 episodes
1. DunkirkIn May 1940, a German offensive traps the British on the French coast, but a heroic civilian effort evacuates the troops and inspires an entire nation.13+CC52minDec 22, 2021
2. The Battle of the AtlanticU-boat "wolf packs" ravage Allied convoys early in the war, but ingenuity, new technology and a bit of luck help the Allies turn the tide by 1943.13+CC51minDec 22, 2021
3. The Invasion of North AfricaIn late 1942, America enters the war in North Africa, where the British have been battling the Germans and Italians for control of the Suez Canal.13+CC51minDec 22, 2021
4. The Battle of KurskDesperate for a victory in the East, Germany attacks toward Kursk in the summer of 1943 and triggers a monumental tank battle with the Soviet Union.13+CC52minDec 22, 2021
5. The Invasion of ItalyHoping for a swift victory, Allied armies invade Italy in September 1943, but the fighting quickly grinds down to a bloody, months long campaign.13+CC52minDec 22, 2021
6. The Liberation of ParisParis suffers under German occupation throughout the war, until Resistance fighters within the city rise up to drive them out in August 1944.13+CC51minDec 22, 2021
7. The Battle of the Philippine SeaIn June 1944, a monumental battle between American and Japanese aircraft carriers in the Philippine Sea turns the tide in the Pacific.13+CC51minDec 22, 2021
8. Iwo JimaIn early 1945, US Marines invade Iwo Jima and face an appallingly bloody battle for control of the island, to the dismay of the public back home.13+CC51minDec 22, 2021
9. The Race for BerlinAngling for power in the postwar world, Stalin tricks the Allies — and his own generals — to ensure the Red Army wins the race to Berlin in April 1945.13+CC51minDec 22, 2021
10. OkinawaUS forces invade Okinawa in April 1945, and months of fighting and dreadful casualties persuade Truman to drop the bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.13+CC51minDec 22, 2021
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Gripping historical footage and expert commentary give detailed insights into the leading figures and decisive turning points of World War II.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Trish Bertram
- Studio
- World Media Rights
Maturity rating
13+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Italian, French, Polish, English
Where to watch
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