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Using highly advanced colourisation techniques, critical moments from World War II, from Stalingrad to The Battle of Britain, are shown in a whole new light.
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Greatest Events of World War II in Colour
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Quick facts
First Aired
2019
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.0/10
Votes
128
Genre
Documentary, War & Politics
Status
Ended
Network
Discovery
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
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.
S01E02
Battle of Britain
In 1940, France has fallen and Hitler orders Operation Sealion: the invasion of Great Britain. Rare, expertly-restored footage tells the story in a new light.
S01E03
Pearl Harbor
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was one of the greatest gambles in military history. Rare, expertly-restored footage recounts the extraordinary event.
S01E04
Battle of Midway
Expertly-restored colour footage retells the dramatic story of a Japanese attack on the US-held Pacific island of Midway which triggers an extraordinary chain of events.
S01E05
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.
S01E06
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.
S01E07
The Battle of the Bulge
High on cocaine, Hitler hatched a daring plan to change the course of the war. Colourised archive depicts the Germans’ artillery barrage against the Allies.
S01E08
Firestorm Over Dresden
Pushing for a German surrender, Allied forces firebomb the city of Dresden, killing thousands of civilians and unleashing a storm of controversy.
S01E09
Buchenwald Liberation
Hitler's rise to power led to the slaughter of millions as concentration camps revealed the Nazi empire's true evil. Rarely-seen archive recounts the atrocities.
S01E10
Hiroshima
The final hours of WWII changed the course of history with President Truman's fateful decision to use the deadliest weapon ever created: the atom bomb.
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Questions about Greatest Events of World War II in Colour
How many seasons does Greatest Events of World War II in Colour have?
Greatest Events of World War II in Colour has 1 season and 10 episodes total.
What genre is Greatest Events of World War II in Colour?
Greatest Events of World War II in Colour is a Documentary, War & Politics series.
Who stars in Greatest Events of World War II in Colour?
The cast of Greatest Events of World War II in Colour includes Derek Jacobi.
What is the TMDB rating for Greatest Events of World War II in Colour?
Greatest Events of World War II in Colour has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 128 votes.
