Name: World War II In Colour
Released: 2010-11-12T08:00:00.000Z
Cast: Robert Powell

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How close did D-Day come to failure? Despite meticulous planning, deception plans and specialised equipment its success was always balanced on a knife-edge.

Documentary · 2010 · 51 min

Starring Robert Powell

EPISODE 1

The Gathering Storm

What were the factors that led to the rise of the militaristic dictatorships in Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan, so soon after WWI, 'the war to end all wars'?

51 min · 12 Nov 2010
EPISODE 2

Lightning War

The Blitzkrieg allowed Germany to overrun Poland and France within weeks. How did this radical military tactic catch the Allies totally unprepared?

51 min · 19 Nov 2010
EPISODE 3

Britain At Bay

How close did Britain come to defeat by the Nazis? How did the RAF, code breakers and spies combined to hold the German war machine at bay?

44 min · 26 Nov 2010
EPISODE 4

Hitler Strikes East

Was Hitler's invasion of Russia the greatest military gamble of all time? A swift attack would ensure victory - Germany had only to avoid a prolonged conflict.

44 min · 3 Dec 2010
EPISODE 5

Red Sun Rampant

The attack on Pearl Harbour brought the 'sleeping giant', America, into the war, and saw the emergence of the aircraft carrier as the pre-eminent weapon of the seas.

43 min · 10 Dec 2010
EPISODE 6

The Mediterranean & North Africa

Mussolini wanted to recreate the Roman Empire, but proved to be a poor military strategist. His incompetence contributed to Hitler's defeat.

43 min · 17 Dec 2010

Robert Powell

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Matthew Barrett

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