The next episode delves into the complex and tumultuous experiences of the Dutch people during the German occupation, as they navigated the difficult choices between resisting, collaborating, and remaining passive in the face of oppression.
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
Creators
Current Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States
Genres:War, Documentary, History
