Laurence Olivier narrates a 26-part documentary series exploring the devastating impact of World War II, the deadliest conflict in history.
This documentary mini-series chronicles the entirety of World War II, exploring its causes from the 1920s and tracing its impact through the aftermath of the Cold War in the 1950s.
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. Wolf Pack: 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...
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: Germany - 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: February 1942-July 1945
Aired: Apr 17, 1974The Allied forces employ a strategic island-hopping approach, driven by Admir...
24. The Bomb: February-September 1945
Aired: Apr 24, 1974The next installment delves into the pivotal moments of August 1945, as the g...
25. Reckoning: 1945... and after
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...
Main Cast
The World At War 1973(World War II Documentary) 01.A New Germany (1933–1939)
Current Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States
Genres:War, Documentary, History
