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World War II in Colour

Season 2 2011
TV-MA

  • 2011-01-07T00:00:00Z on Military Channel
  • 51m
  • 4h 15m (5 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • History, Documentary, Reality, War
A new collection of rare and unseen footage of World War II and the very latest colorization techniques come together in World War II In HD Colour. With satellite-delivered terrain mapping and state-of-the-art graphics, this new series reveals the epic conflict of the 20th century in a fresh light. Narrated by English actor Robert Powell, World War II In HD Colour is a vivid, in-depth experience that provides viewers with new insights and information. Newly divulged documents, files and photographs, code breaking revelations, and recently released government papers on both sides of the Atlantic add a different dimension to our understanding of the strategies and battles of World War II.

5 episodes

Season Premiere

2011-01-07T00:00:00Z

2x01 Overlord

Season Premiere

2x01 Overlord

  • 2011-01-07T00:00:00Z51m

After a careful campaign of disinformation that throws the German defenders off-guard, the Western Allies finally land on Normandy. After fierce fighting, they establish a foothold in Europe. France is liberated.

2011-01-14T00:00:00Z

2x02 Closing the Ring

2x02 Closing the Ring

  • 2011-01-14T00:00:00Z51m

The Western Allies secure supply routes that will allow them to enter Germany, and the Ardennes counter-offensive fails. The Red Army advances rapidly, and Stalin shows uses the war for Empire-building. The SS implements the Holocaust.

2011-01-21T00:00:00Z

2x03 The Island War

2x03 The Island War

  • 2011-01-21T00:00:00Z51m

The Marines succeed in the "island hopping" strategy against suicidal resistance. The US Navy establishes supremacy, cutting off Japan. Re-capturing the Phillipines and Burma is costly, but now Japan is fully in the defensive.

2011-01-28T00:00:00Z

2x04 Victory in Europe

2x04 Victory in Europe

  • 2011-01-28T00:00:00Z51m

In 1945, Germany is crumbly on both fronts. The Western Allies cross the Rhine and take most of Germany, while the Red Army quickly advances into Berlin. After Hitler's suicide, Germany surrenders and is divided among the allied powers.

2011-02-04T00:00:00Z

2x05 Victory in the Pacific

2x05 Victory in the Pacific

  • 2011-02-04T00:00:00Z51m

Japan continues its suicidal resistance, and invading is costly. After 2 atomic bombs, the Emperor intervenes and stops the War. Stalin grabs territory in East Asia. The War is over, and the Atomic Era and the Cold War starts.

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