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Crusade in Europe

Dwight D. Eisenhower's "Combat Film from World War II" documentary series offers a distinctive view of the war through authentic footage of combat operations.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Prelude to War

1. Prelude to War

Aired: May 5, 1949

The next episode delves into the rise of Hitler's power, tracing the spread o...

Episode 3 America Goes to War

3. America Goes to War

Aired: May 19, 1949

President Roosevelt delivers a stirring address to the American people, urgin...

Episode 4 Platform for Invasion

4. Platform for Invasion

Aired: May 26, 1949

The Americans arrive in Britain, building relationships with locals as they m...

Episode 6 The Campaign

6. The Campaign

Aired: Jun 9, 1949

Eisenhower navigates a delicate balance in North Africa, balancing French coo...

Episode 7 Rommel Routed

7. Rommel Routed

Aired: Jun 16, 1949

A significant Allied victory unfolds in Tunisia as Eisenhower outlines a cruc...

Episode 9 Assault on Italy

9. Assault on Italy

Aired: Jun 30, 1949

The Allies launch a surprise attack on Italy, led by General Montgomery, succ...

Episode 12 Victory in Italy

12. Victory in Italy

Aired: Jul 21, 1949

Eisenhower's Italian Front visit in December 1943 reveals the harsh realities...

Episode 14 D-Day

14. D-Day

Aired: Aug 6, 1949

Massive airborne operation unfolds on June 6th as paratroopers parachute into...

Episode 16 Liberation of Paris

16. Liberation of Paris

Aired: Aug 18, 1949

The Allies achieve a crucial victory as they successfully defend against the ...

Episode 17 Pursuit

17. Pursuit

Aired: Aug 25, 1949

Allied forces launch Operation Anvil-Dragon in Southern France on August 15, ...

Episode 18 The Battle of Supply

18. The Battle of Supply

Aired: Sep 1, 1949

The outcome of the Allied forces' campaign depends on the tireless efforts of...

Episode 19 The Air War

19. The Air War

Aired: Sep 8, 1949

The next episode explores the RAF's aerial campaign against Nazi Germany afte...

Episode 21 Crossing the Rhine

21. Crossing the Rhine

Aired: Sep 22, 1949

A massive Allied push is underway in Germany, led by the Canadians as they st...

Episode 22 Overrunning Germany

22. Overrunning Germany

Aired: Sep 28, 1949

Allies close in on the German Army, encircling a significant force in the Ruh...

Episode 23 Victory's Aftermath

23. Victory's Aftermath

Aired: Oct 5, 1949

The next episode delves into the valuable insights gained from coalition warf...

Episode 25 Russia

25. Russia

Aired: Oct 19, 1949

The escalating conflict between Russia and America sparks a nuanced examinati...

Episode 26 Review

26. Review

Aired: Oct 26, 1949

The season finale provides a sweeping summary of the series, exploring the as...

Info about Crusade in Europe

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Production Country: United States

Genres:War, Documentary, News