The World at War

1. A New Germany: 1933-1939

Germany's rebirth begins as the 1920s conclude, with the Nazi Party's momentu...

2. Distant War: September 1939-May 1940

The next episode delves into the tumultuous period of 1939-1940, tracing key ...

4. Alone: May 1940-May 1941

The Allies suffer a string of crushing defeats, marked by the Battle of Brita...

5. Barbarossa: June-December 1941

Germany launches a massive invasion of the Soviet Union, capitalizing on its ...

6. Banzai! Japan 1931-1942

Japan's rapid expansion is examined in the next episode, covering the Sino-Ja...

7. On Our Way: U.S.A. 1939-1942

The next episode examines the tumultuous period following Pearl Harbor, featu...

8. The Desert: North Africa - 1940-1943

The next episode delves into the arduous desert war, tracing the aftermath of...

9. Stalingrad: June 1942-February 1943

The next episode delves into the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad, where the Germ...

10. Wolf Pack: U-Boats in the Atlantic - 1939-1944

Fierce submarine battles in the North Atlantic are explored in the next episo...

11. Red Star: The Soviet Union - 1941-1943

The next episode delves into the pivotal moments of World War II, tracing the...

12. Whirlwind: Bombing Germany - September 1939-April 1944

The dawn of strategic bombing brings a new era of innovation and competition ...

13. Tough Old Gut: Italy - November 1942-June 1944

The Italian Campaign escalates with Operation Torch in North Africa and the i...

14. It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow: Burma - 1942-1944

Jungle battles in Burma and India intensify, compensating for their smaller s...

15. Home Fires: Britain - 1940-1944

The next episode of "The World at War" explores Britain's turbulent period af...

16. Inside the Reich: Germany - 1940-1944

As the war rages on, Germany experiences a profound transformation, with cens...

17. Morning: June-August 1944

The next episode delves into key events of Operation Overlord, recounting the...

18. Occupation: Holland - 1940-1944

The next episode delves into the complex and tumultuous experiences of the Du...

19. Pincers: August 1944-March 1945

The next episode delves into the pivotal moments of World War II, showcasing ...

20. Genocide: 1941-1945

The next episode delves into the origins and evolution of the SS, tracing the...

21. Nemesis: Germany - February-May 1945

The Allied forces launch a massive invasion of Germany, while the city of Dre...

22. Japan: 1941-1945

As Japan's war efforts began to falter, the country's society underwent a dra...

23. Pacific: February 1942-July 1945

The Allied forces employ a strategic island-hopping approach, driven by Admir...

24. The Bomb: February-September 1945

The next installment delves into the pivotal moments of August 1945, as the g...

25. Reckoning: 1945... and after

Survivors of the devastation must struggle to survive amidst the ruins as a n...

26. Remember

Next episode: A powerful exploration of World War II through the eyes of surv...