Bombs hit Britain -- but the invasion does not -- as sophisticated defence systems help the RAF deliver a critical defeat to the once-invincible Luftwaffe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Self
Alexandra Richie
Craig Symonds
Saul David
Joshua Levine
