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S1 E8 The Soviet Steamroller

Documentary

15+

51 minutes

31 Dec 2008

Their attack on the Soviet Union having failed, the German Army suffers a series of counter-offensives on the Eastern Front. Wehrmacht's losses are huge as the Soviets advance West.

Season 1, 13 Episodes

Season 1 (13 Episodes)

World War II in HD Color - The Gathering Storm

The Gathering Storm,

The activities of nations after World War I that lead to World War II.

World War II in HD Color - Lightning War

Country after European country falls before the unstoppable German blitzkrieg.

World War II in HD Color - Britain at Bay

Britain at Bay,

Germany makes critical errors during the bombing of Britain.

World War II in HD Color - Hitler Strikes East

Hitler Strikes East,

The German invasion of Russia from Operation Barbarossa on 22 June 1941 to Kursk on 5 July 1943.

World War II in HD Color - Red Sun Rampant

Red Sun Rampant,

Japan attacks the USA on 7 Dec 1941. For the next 6 months, they continue to have successful attacks.

World War II in HD Color - The Mediterranean and North Africa

The Mediterranean and North Africa,

Italy's failed attacks in the Mediterranean region draw in the Germans.

World War II in HD Color - Turning the Tide

Turning the Tide,

Allies turn the tide in the Atlantic, where initially German U-Boats harass freely convoys to supply Britain. The route to bring American soldiers who will land on D-Day is clear.

World War II in HD Color - The Soviet Steamroller

The Soviet Steamroller,

Their attack on the Soviet Union having failed, the German Army suffers a series of counter-offensives on the Eastern Front. Wehrmacht's losses are huge as the Soviets advance West.

World War II in HD Color - Overlord

After a careful campaign of disinformation that throws the German defenders off-guard, the Western Allies finally land on Normandy.France is liberated.

World War II in HD Color - Closing the Ring

Closing the Ring,

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

World War II in HD Color - The Island War

The Island War,

The Marines succeed in the "island hopping" strategy against suicidal resistance. The US Navy establishes supremacy, cutting off Japan.

World War II in HD Color - Victory in Europe

Victory in Europe,

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.

World War II in HD Color - Victory in the Pacific

Victory in the Pacific,

Japan continues its suicidal resistance, and invading it looks 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 start.

Details

World War II in HD Color

Documentary

15+

1 Season

51 minutes

World War II In HD Colour uses rare footage and advanced colorization to present the war in new detail. Narrated by Robert Powell, the series combines satellite mapping, graphics, and new released documents for deeper insights into strategies and battles.

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