The Allied forces employ a strategic island-hopping approach, driven by Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur, to secure crucial victories at great cost. As the war reaches Japan's coast, the Japanese resist fiercely, yet ultimately yield to the catastrophic effects of the American atomic bomb.
Aired: Oct 31, 1973Germany's rebirth begins as the 1920s conclude, with the Nazi Party's momentu...
2. Distant War (September 1939–May 1940)
Aired: Nov 7, 1973The next episode delves into the tumultuous period of 1939-1940, tracing key ...
3. France Falls (May–June 1940)
Aired: Nov 14, 1973The next episode delves into the complex web of French politics, the Maginot ...
Aired: Nov 21, 1973The Allies suffer a string of crushing defeats, marked by the Battle of Brita...
5. Barbarossa (June–December 1941)
Aired: Nov 28, 1973Germany launches a massive invasion of the Soviet Union, capitalizing on its ...
Aired: Dec 5, 1973Japan's rapid expansion is examined in the next episode, covering the Sino-Ja...
7. On Our Way: U.S.A. (1939–1942)
Aired: Dec 12, 1973The next episode examines the tumultuous period following Pearl Harbor, featu...
8. The Desert: North Africa (1940–1943)
Aired: Dec 19, 1973The next episode delves into the arduous desert war, tracing the aftermath of...
9. Stalingrad (June 1942-February 1943)
Aired: Jan 2, 1974The next episode delves into the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad, where the Germ...
10. Wolfpack: U-Boats in the Atlantic (1939–1944)
Aired: Jan 16, 1974Fierce submarine battles in the North Atlantic are explored in the next episo...
11. Red Star: The Soviet Union (1941–1943)
Aired: Jan 23, 1974The next episode delves into the pivotal moments of World War II, tracing the...
12. Whirlwind: Bombing Germany (September 1939–April 1944)
Aired: Jan 30, 1974The dawn of strategic bombing brings a new era of innovation and competition ...
13. Tough Old Gut: Italy (November 1942-June 1944)
Aired: Jan 30, 1974The Italian Campaign escalates with Operation Torch in North Africa and the i...
14. It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow: Burma (1942–1944)
Aired: Feb 13, 1974Jungle battles in Burma and India intensify, compensating for their smaller s...
15. Home Fires: Britain (1940–1944)
Aired: Feb 20, 1974The next episode of "The World at War" explores Britain's turbulent period af...
16. Inside the Reich: Germany (1940–1944)
Aired: Feb 27, 1974As the war rages on, Germany experiences a profound transformation, with cens...
17. Morning (June–August 1944)
Aired: Mar 6, 1974The next episode delves into key events of Operation Overlord, recounting the...
18. Occupation: Holland (1940–1944)
Aired: Mar 13, 1974The next episode delves into the complex and tumultuous experiences of the Du...
19. Pincers (August 1944–March 1945)
Aired: Mar 20, 1974The next episode delves into the pivotal moments of World War II, showcasing ...
Aired: Mar 27, 1974The next episode delves into the origins and evolution of the SS, tracing the...
21. Nemesis (February–May 1945)
Aired: Apr 3, 1974The Allied forces launch a massive invasion of Germany, while the city of Dre...
Aired: Apr 10, 1974As Japan's war efforts began to falter, the country's society underwent a dra...
23. Pacific - The Island to Island War (February 1942–July 1945)
Aired: Apr 17, 1974The Allied forces employ a strategic island-hopping approach, driven by Admir...
24. The Atomic Bomb (February–September 1945)
Aired: Apr 24, 1974The next installment delves into the pivotal moments of August 1945, as the g...
Aired: May 1, 1974Survivors of the devastation must struggle to survive amidst the ruins as a n...
Aired: May 8, 1974Next episode: A powerful exploration of World War II through the eyes of surv...
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United Kingdom
Main Cast
Current Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States
Genres:War, Documentary, History
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