The World at War

1. A New Germany (1933–1939)

Germany's rebirth begins as the 1920s conclude, with the Nazi Party's momentu...

2. Distant War (September 1939–May 1940)

The next episode delves into the tumultuous period of 1939-1940, tracing key ...

3. France Falls (May–June 1940)

The next episode delves into the complex web of French politics, the Maginot ...

4. Alone (May 1940–May 1941)

The Allies suffer a string of crushing defeats, marked by the Battle of Brita...

5. Barbarossa (June–December 1941)

Germany launches a massive invasion of the Soviet Union, capitalizing on its ...

6. Banzai! Japan (1931–1942)

Japan's rapid expansion is examined in the next episode, covering the Sino-Ja...

7. On Our Way: U.S.A. (1939–1942)

The next episode examines the tumultuous period following Pearl Harbor, featu...

8. The Desert: North Africa (1940–1943)

The next episode delves into the arduous desert war, tracing the aftermath of...

9. Stalingrad (June 1942-February 1943)

The next episode delves into the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad, where the Germ...

10. Wolfpack: U-Boats in the Atlantic (1939–1944)

Fierce submarine battles in the North Atlantic are explored in the next episo...

11. Red Star: The Soviet Union (1941–1943)

The next episode delves into the pivotal moments of World War II, tracing the...

12. Whirlwind: Bombing Germany (September 1939–April 1944)

The dawn of strategic bombing brings a new era of innovation and competition ...

13. Tough Old Gut: Italy (November 1942-June 1944)

The Italian Campaign escalates with Operation Torch in North Africa and the i...

14. It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow: Burma (1942–1944)

Jungle battles in Burma and India intensify, compensating for their smaller s...

15. Home Fires: Britain (1940–1944)

The next episode of "The World at War" explores Britain's turbulent period af...

16. Inside the Reich: Germany (1940–1944)

As the war rages on, Germany experiences a profound transformation, with cens...

17. Morning (June–August 1944)

The next episode delves into key events of Operation Overlord, recounting the...

18. Occupation: Holland (1940–1944)

The next episode delves into the complex and tumultuous experiences of the Du...

19. Pincers (August 1944–March 1945)

The next episode delves into the pivotal moments of World War II, showcasing ...

20. Genocide (1941–1945)

The next episode delves into the origins and evolution of the SS, tracing the...

21. Nemesis (February–May 1945)

The Allied forces launch a massive invasion of Germany, while the city of Dre...

22. Japan (1941–1945)

As 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)

The Allied forces employ a strategic island-hopping approach, driven by Admir...

24. The Atomic Bomb (February–September 1945)

The next installment delves into the pivotal moments of August 1945, as the g...

25. Reckoning (April 1945)

Survivors of the devastation must struggle to survive amidst the ruins as a n...