Name: Generals at War
Released: 2009-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Nicholas Rowe

TV Show · Documentary · History

This exciting series takes a fresh approach to the great battles of World War Two, examining them through the decisions, dilemmas and disasters of the generals on both sides of the conflict. Generals featured include: Rommel, Model, Montgomery, Chuikov, Yamashita and Von Manstein.

2009 · 50m

Starring Nicholas Rowe

Director Philipp Kadelbach

EPISODE 1

The Battle of Midway

Japanese Admiral Nagumo lays a trap for US Admiral Fletcher at the island of Midway, in a bid to destroy US aircraft carriers.

47 min
EPISODE 2

The Battle of Singapore

In 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on British-controlled Singapore. Find out how bicycles played an intriguing part in routeing General Arthur Percival's retaliation.

50 min
EPISODE 3

The Battle of Stalingrad

In the winter of 1942, the Russians resisted Hitler's assaults aided by very bad weather and were credited with his greatest defeat of the war.

50 min
EPISODE 4

The Battle of the Bulge

Hitler launches a major offensive in 1944, sending armoured troops through the American lines of Gen. Omar Bradley, who is caught completely off guard.

50 min
EPISODE 5

The Battle of El Alamein

In 1942, two of the most charismatic generals of all time led their armies in a battle over a barren stretch of Egyptian desert.

50 min
EPISODE 6

The Battle of Kursk

In 1943, Germany and Russia clashed near the Soviet city of Kursk, as each vied for control of the Eastern Front during WWII.

50 min

Nicholas Rowe

Narrator
Philipp Kadelbach

Director
Stefan Kolditz

Writer

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