The story of the WWII through the ten most pivotal turning points in the conflict. Gripping story-telling, illustrated with restored archive and supported by a global cast of stellar historians bring this crucially important era in history to life.
EPISODE 1
Battle of Britain
Bombs hit Britain -- but the invasion does not -- as sophisticated defence systems help the RAF deliver a critical defeat to the once-invincible Luftwaffe.
EPISODE 2
Blitzkrieg
The Lightning War was one of the most extraordinary events of the Second World War. Now, expertly restored footage from around the world shows the story in a new light.
EPISODE 3
Pearl Harbor
Among the greatest gambles in military history, Japan's audacious attack on Pearl Harbor cripples the Pacific fleet and brings the United States into the war. Rare, expertly-restored footage recounts the extraordinary event.
EPISODE 4
Battle of Midway
A Japanese attack on the US-held Pacific island of Midway triggers an extraordinary chain of events. Expertly-restored colour footage retells the dramatic story.
EPISODE 5
Siege of Stalingrad
The battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest of the entire war and turned the tide for the Germans. Colourised footage retells the dramatic story.
EPISODE 6
D-Day
The D-Day invasion fleet was the largest in history and one of the most audacious events of WWII. But landing was just the beginning, as rare footage reveals.
James Holland
Alexandra Richie
Craig Symonds
Saul David
Joshua Levine
Trish Bertram
Lou Westlake
Kim Lask
Alan Griffiths
Eamon Hardy
