Synopsis
1939-1945. Six years. Within the scope of history, six years is a relatively short period of time. But these six years entirely changed the world producing battles and shaping lives beyond anything civilized man had ever known. Thirty-five million people died in this war and many of them were never in uniform. As for the men in uniform, these soldiers witnessed incredible events and performed duties that redefined bravery. There was no ambiguity regarding good and evil. When it all finally came to an end, the whole planet had to look forward to see what the future would bring, but they also had to look back to see what the world had learned.
Episodes
Season 11E1Pre-War YearsA look at the political and economic upheaval after World War I and the rise of militarism that set the stage for a new global conflict.60m2E2Attack on Great BritainBritain faces sustained assault as Germany attempts to break its defenses from the air and sea, testing both military strategy and civilian endurance.60m3E3Pearl HarborThe Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor transforms the Pacific situation overnight and brings the United States fully into World War II.60m4E4March Into RussiaGermany invades the Soviet Union, opening an immense and brutal front where distance, weather, and resistance reshape the course of the war.60m5E5Birth of Special ForcesUnconventional warfare evolves through raids, sabotage, and clandestine missions, laying foundations for modern special operations.60m6E6The Information WarCodes, spies, propaganda, and deception become weapons as intelligence efforts influence strategy and battlefield outcomes.60m7E7Battle of ChinaThe war’s long, devastating struggle in China is explored through key campaigns and the immense impact on civilians and the wider Pacific conflict.60m8E8Women in WartimeWomen take on essential roles on the home front and in support services, changing daily life and wartime labor across multiple nations.60m9E9Turning the TideA series of pivotal campaigns shifts momentum as Allied coordination strengthens and Axis advances begin to stall or reverse.60m10E10Final VictoryThe closing phase of the war brings major offensives, collapses of remaining resistance, and the aftermath that reshapes the postwar world.60m
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