About this series
World War II In Colour is a 13-episode television documentary miniseries recounting the events of World War II narrated by Robert Powell. The show covers the Western Front, Eastern Front, and the Pacific War. It is on syndication in America on the Military Channel. This series is in full color, combining both original and colorized footage.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2009
Seasons
1
Episodes
13
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
278
Genre
Documentary, War & Politics
Status
Ended
Network
Military Channel
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
The Gathering Storm
Just years after World War I, Germany and other nations are in an economic depression. Leader approval ratings of Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain are shallow, giving the rise to mi…
S01E02
Lightning War
The German Blitzkrieg allowed them to overrun both Poland and France within weeks. See how this radical military tactic caught the Allies totally unprepared.
S01E03
Britain at Bay
In July 1940, Britain stood alone against the Nazis. Hitler had more troops, abetter air force and the better weapons. Britain came extremely close to defeat, as its exhausted air …
S01E04
Hitler Strikes East
When Hitler expounded his intention to invade Russia his generals looked at him in horrified silence. The Soviet Union was vast and had matchless resources. Hitler’s whole plan dep…
S01E05
Red Sun Rampant
December 7th 1941 is “a date that will live in infamy”proclaimed President Franklin Roosevelt. That was the day that Japan entered World War II, with its surprise attack upon theU.…
S01E06
The Mediterranean and North Africa
Mussolini’s ambition had always been to recreate the old Roman Empire. The trouble was, he was a disaster militarily. After failed attacks in North Africa and Greece, his armies we…
S01E07
Turning the Tide
Nazi submarines tried to cut supply lines across the Atlantic, while the Allies fire-bombed German cities.
S01E08
The Soviet Steamroller
By July 1943, the full extent of Hitler’s failed gamble in the East had become clear. After failing to deliver knock-out blows at Stalingrad and Moscow, his army was now at the mer…
S01E09
Overlord
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.
S01E10
Closing the Ring
The Battle of the Bulge saw Hitler take his last great gamble, throwing his reserve forces against the oncoming Allies in the Ardennes.
S01E11
The Island War
The war in the Pacific against Japan was a savage, hand-to-hand, island-to-island struggle, fought by new specialist fighting units like the valiant Chindits.
S01E12
Victory in Europe
Allied forces converge on Germany, uncovering the horrors of Bergen-Belsen and Buchenwald, before pushing towards Berlin, where Hitler clings to power in his last desperate days.
S01E13
Victory in the Pacific
With Germany beaten, the Allies turned their attention to Japan, who made them pay for every inch of gained ground.
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Robert Powell
Narrator
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Erwin Rommel
Self (archive footage)
Chester W. Nimitz
Self (archive footage)
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Questions about World War II in Colour
How many seasons does World War II in Colour have?
World War II in Colour has 1 season and 13 episodes total.
Who created World War II in Colour?
World War II in Colour was created by Jonathan Martin and first aired in 2009.
What genre is World War II in Colour?
World War II in Colour is a Documentary, War & Politics series.
Who stars in World War II in Colour?
The cast of World War II in Colour includes Robert Powell, Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin.
What is the TMDB rating for World War II in Colour?
World War II in Colour has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 278 votes.
