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World War 2: The Complete History

World War 2: The Complete History

2010•7.4/10
DocumentaryWar & Politics

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7.4/10(7)

This exhaustive collection encompasses all the events that occurred during World War II. Covering an astonishing amount of ground, events in France, London, Munich, Stalingrad, the Pacific, and many others are all covered in intimate detail. Some of the stories offered by veterans create a startling portrait of the events as they unfolded, as well as adding a personal touch to this amazing program. In short, this is an insightful way to gather a welter of information on this important chapter in world history.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 5, 2010

Last Aired

January 5, 2016

Networks

Discovery

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Stumble to War
E1
The Stumble to War
Air date: 2010-10-05
The European legacy of the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations after World War I plays into the start of the Second World War
The End of Illusion
E2
The End of Illusion
Air date: 2010-10-12
Hitler systematically overthrows the Versailles Treaty, then targets weaker Poland and Czechoslovakia, while public mood swings from appeasement to opposition.
The War That Wasn't
E3
The War That Wasn't
Air date: 2010-10-27
During the five weeks, 'the phony war,' following the overthrow of Poland, Britain and France prepare to use the tactics of World War I, and a new prime minister emerges.
A Kind of Victory
E4
A Kind of Victory
Air date: 2010-11-03
In May 1940, Winston Churchill becomes Britain's prime minister, and the war in Europe intensifies; France's fall to Hitler's army rattles the British people.
Time of Legend, Time of History
E5
Time of Legend, Time of History
Air date: 2015-11-10
Winston Churchill declares the Battle of Britain begun, and the war escalates around the globe, drawing Japan and Italy to the Axis, and the United States to the Allied side.
The World Shall Hold Its Breath
E6
The World Shall Hold Its Breath
Air date: 2015-11-17
As 1941 opens, disasters unfold, North Africa becomes a huge battleground, and Hitler stages a three-pronged attack on the Soviet Union, not reckoning on the severity of the Russian.
The Day of Infamy
E7
The Day of Infamy
Air date: 2015-11-24
Hitler's Operation Barbarossa falters in the harsh Russian winter, then Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in the Pacific brings the United States into the war with a single stroke.
Six Months to Run Wild
E8
Six Months to Run Wild
Air date: 2015-12-01
Fighting in the Pacific is savage, Hitler's forces turn to Stalingrad, and the Mediterranean island of Malta is under siege
The End of the Beginning
E9
The End of the Beginning
Air date: 2015-12-08
The war reaches its turning point in North Africa as Montgomery begins to defeat Rommel, and the Allies turn from defensive to offensive action.
The Beginning of the End
E10
The Beginning of the End
Air date: 2015-12-15
The tank battle at Kursk; the Italians depose Mussolini; Nazi forces must go on the defensive; the Allies plan an invasion of Western Europe -- D-Day.
Overlord
E11
Overlord
Air date: 2015-12-22
In the spring of 1944, Allied forces launch a great amphibious assault against the Nazis, beginning the invasion on the beaches of Normandy.
Unconditional Surrender
E12
Unconditional Surrender
Air date: 2015-12-29
Allied soldiers entering the territory of the Third Reich discover the horrors of the concentration camps and lay siege to Berlin.
The Presence of History
E13
The Presence of History
Air date: 2016-01-05
After V-E Day, the focus is on the Pacific, and President Truman decides to deploy the atomic bombs that destroyed the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ending the war.

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