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Twentieth Century Battlefields

A father-son duo explores World War II battles, with the father providing a broad overview and the son delving into the finer details.

A historian brings pivotal 20th-century battles to life through digital illustrations on a mapcase, shedding light on their importance.

Episodes:

Episode 1 1918 Western Front

1. 1918 Western Front

Aired: Jun 4, 2007

The 1918 Battle of Amiens was a pivotal moment in World War I, as the British...

Episode 2 1942 Midway

2. 1942 Midway

Aired: Jun 11, 2007

A new era of naval warfare begins as bombers create chaos and confusion among...

Episode 3 1942 Stalingrad

3. 1942 Stalingrad

Aired: Jun 18, 2007

As the Soviet Union lay in ruins, its citizens battled to stay alive amidst t...

Episode 4 1951 Korea

4. 1951 Korea

Aired: Jun 25, 2007

Next episode: A pivotal moment in the Korean War unfolds as a massive America...

Episode 5 1968 Vietnam

5. 1968 Vietnam

Aired: Jul 2, 2007

The next episode delves into the pivotal Tet Offensive of 1968, as US marines...

Episode 6 1973 Middle East

6. 1973 Middle East

Aired: Jul 9, 2007

The Arab-Israeli War of 1973 began with a swift and intense invasion, as Egyp...

Episode 7 1982 Falklands

7. 1982 Falklands

Aired: Jul 16, 2007

The British Task Force embarked on a perilous 8,000-mile voyage to retake the...

Episode 8 1991 Gulf

8. 1991 Gulf

Aired: Jul 23, 2007

The next episode delves into the intense and high-tech warfare of Operation D...

Info about Twentieth Century Battlefields

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:War, Documentary, History