Crusade in Europe

1. Prelude to War

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

2. America's Unpreparedness

The world teeters on the brink of war as the 1940 draft law sends thousands o...

3. America Goes to War

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

4. Platform for Invasion

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

5. Africa: Our First Offensive

In the next episode, Operation Torch marks a major turning point in the war a...

6. The Campaign

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

7. Rommel Routed

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

8. Sicily: Operation Husky

The Allies launch a bold invasion of Sicily, starting with a strategic bombin...

9. Assault on Italy

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

10. Rise and Fall of a Dictator

Benito Mussolini's rise to power begins to unravel on July 25th, 1943, as a f...

11. The G.I.: Hero of the War

The next episode explores the grueling and challenging experience of American...

12. Victory in Italy

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

13. Preparation for Invasion

The next episode delves into Eisenhower's collaboration with the Allied Joint...

14. D-Day

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

15. Beachhead and Breakthrough

The next episode follows General Eisenhower as he inspects the Normandy coast...

16. Liberation of Paris

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

17. Pursuit

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

18. The Battle of Supply

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

19. The Air War

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

20. The Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge commences as the Germans launch a surprise assault, w...

21. Crossing the Rhine

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

22. Overrunning Germany

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

23. Victory's Aftermath

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

24. American Military Government

Germany's post-war government begins to take shape as the US assumes leadersh...

25. Russia

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

26. Review

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