Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

NC1620247.2/10
DocumentaryWar & Politics

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.2/10(4)

From Idris Elba, whose grandfather fought in WW2, this landmark series reveals the untold stories of soldiers of color in the war. By mixing war sequences with character portraits, this series restores the role of these soldiers and their units to their rightful place in the narrative of WW2 and reveals how these heroes inspired Civil Rights Movements in America and across the world.

Production

Green Door Pictures, October Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 27, 2024

Last Aired

June 17, 2024

Networks

National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Channel

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Pearl Harbor
E1
Pearl Harbor
Air date: 2024-05-27
This episode tells the unsung story of three Black sailors who not only miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor but saved countless lives.
D-Day
E2
D-Day
Air date: 2024-06-03
In this episode, we unearth the hidden heroes of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion who helped liberate Europe.
Dunkirk
E3
Dunkirk
Air date: 2024-06-10
Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian regiment fights for victory and independence.
Battle of the Bulge
E4
Battle of the Bulge
Air date: 2024-06-17
he original Black Panthers, an elite tank unit, pushed back Hitler’s final advance. Their war experiences later inspired civil rights movements.

Cast

Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Narrator

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