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WWII Battles in Color

Witness the most crucial moments of World War II, with stunning visuals depicting the lightning-fast invasion of France and the triumphant Allied conquest of Berlin.

Decisive battles of World War II are showcased through vibrant combat footage, rare frontline films, and personal stories from both sides.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Blitzkrieg

1. Blitzkrieg

Aired: Oct 31, 2021

The Nazi Army's rapid conquest of France, achieved in just six weeks, was mar...

Episode 2 Barbarossa

2. Barbarossa

Aired: Nov 7, 2021

Germany unleashes Operation Barbarossa, a brutal assault on the Soviet Union,...

Episode 3 El Alamein

3. El Alamein

Aired: Nov 13, 2021

The next episode takes place in 1942, as Nazi Germany's Blitzkrieg invades Eg...

Episode 4 Kursk

4. Kursk

Aired: Nov 20, 2021

In July 1943, as the German advance falters, Hitler turns to his latest gener...

Episode 5 The Bulge

5. The Bulge

Aired: Nov 27, 2021

Allied forces, riding high on their Normandy success, push into Belgium and a...

Episode 6 Berlin

6. Berlin

Aired: Dec 4, 2021

In April 1945, the Soviets have conquered Poland and invaded Germany, prompti...

Info about WWII Battles in Color

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: Smithsonian Channel

Genres:War, Documentary, History