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  • 1998-12-31T05:00:00Z on History
  • 22m
  • 22m (1 episode)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
World War II was an epic conflict in which victory was achieved not only by the brilliant battle strategies of the Allied commanders, but also by the tactical errors and fatal miscalculations of the Axis powers. This series examines some of the mistakes, miscommunications, miscalculations and mishaps that shaped the course of World War II.

8 episodes

Series Premiere

1998-12-31T05:00:00Z

1x01 The German Blunder at Dunkirk

Series Premiere

1x01 The German Blunder at Dunkirk

  • 1998-12-31T05:00:00Z22m

The astonishing true story behind the miraculous British retreat from Dunkirk.

Discover the stunning details behind Hitler's pact with Imperial Japan against the U.S.

Lear the amazing story about how the London Blitz was actually started by accident.

Witness Luftwaffe Commander Hermann Goering's lack of foresight in building his air force.

The tactical snafu by the Japanese High Command that led to their defeat at Midway Island.

Why didn't Hitler invade England when he could have won the war in one swift deadly move?

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