World War 2: The Complete History
This exhaustive collection encompasses all the events that occurred during World War II. Covering an astonishing amount of ground, events in France, London, Munich, Stalingrad, the Pacific, and many others are all covered in intimate detail. Some of the stories offered by veterans create a startling portrait of the events as they unfolded, as well as adding a personal touch to this amazing program. In short, this is an insightful way to gather a welter of information on this important chapter in world history.
Season 1
13 episodes
1. The Stumble to WarThe European legacy of the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations after World War I plays into the start of the Second World WarCCOct 5, 2010
2. The End of IllusionHitler systematically overthrows the Versailles Treaty, then targets weaker Poland and Czechoslovakia, while public mood swings from appeasement to opposition.CCOct 12, 2010
3. The War That Wasn'tDuring the five weeks, 'the phony war,' following the overthrow of Poland, Britain and France prepare to use the tactics of World War I, and a new prime minister emerges.CCOct 27, 2010
4. A Kind of VictoryIn May 1940, Winston Churchill becomes Britain's prime minister, and the war in Europe intensifies; France's fall to Hitler's army rattles the British people.CCNov 3, 2010
5. Time of Legend, Time of HistoryWinston Churchill declares the Battle of Britain begun, and the war escalates around the globe, drawing Japan and Italy to the Axis, and the United States to the Allied side.CCNov 10, 2015
6. The World Shall Hold Its BreathAs 1941 opens, disasters unfold, North Africa becomes a huge battleground, and Hitler stages a three-pronged attack on the Soviet Union, not reckoning on the severity of the Russian.CCNov 17, 2015
7. The Day of InfamyHitler's Operation Barbarossa falters in the harsh Russian winter, then Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in the Pacific brings the United States into the war with a single stroke.CCNov 24, 2015
8. Six Months to Run WildFighting in the Pacific is savage, Hitler's forces turn to Stalingrad, and the Mediterranean island of Malta is under siegeCCDec 1, 2015
9. The End of the BeginningThe war reaches its turning point in North Africa as Montgomery begins to defeat Rommel, and the Allies turn from defensive to offensive action.CCDec 8, 2015
10. The Beginning of the EndThe tank battle at Kursk; the Italians depose Mussolini; Nazi forces must go on the defensive; the Allies plan an invasion of Western Europe -- D-Day.CCDec 15, 2015
11. OverlordIn the spring of 1944, Allied forces launch a great amphibious assault against the Nazis, beginning the invasion on the beaches of Normandy.CCDec 22, 2015
12. Unconditional SurrenderAllied soldiers entering the territory of the Third Reich discover the horrors of the concentration camps and lay siege to Berlin.CCDec 29, 2015
13. The Presence of HistoryAfter V-E Day, the focus is on the Pacific, and President Truman decides to deploy the atomic bombs that destroyed the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ending the war.CCJan 5, 2016
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World War 2: The Complete History
This exhaustive collection encompasses all the events that occurred during World War II. Covering an astonishing amount of ground, events in France, London, Munich, Stalingrad, the Pacific, and many others are all covered in intimate detail. Some of the stories offered by veterans create a startling portrait of the events as they unfolded, as well as adding a personal touch to this amazing program. In short, this is an insightful way to gather a welter of information on this important chapter in world history.
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