The World At War - Ep 1 - A New Germany: 1933 - 1939
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Germany - a nation stricken by the humiliating defeat in the First World War and emerging from crippling economic depression looks to one man for a resurgence of hope and dignity. This man is Adolf Hitler.
The World At War - Ep 2 - Distant War: September 1939 - May ...
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In Eastern Europe the full force of the Nazi machine rolls on but in Britain an uneasy calm settles on the nation. It is the "phoney" war, with the sound of distant guns thundering ominously on the horizon.
The World At War - Ep 3 - France Falls: May - June 1940
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In Eastern Europe the full force of the Nazi machine rolls on but in Britain an uneasy calm settles on the nation. It is the "phoney" war, with the sound of distant guns thundering ominously on the horizon.
The World At War - E4 - Alone: May 1940 - May 1941
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After Dunkirk, Britain faces the German onslaught. Althrough the RAF wins the Battle of Britain, the cities are blitzed and on the continent the last Allies are conquered. The outlook is grim.
The World At War - E5 - Barbarossa: June - December 1941
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Hitler at last turns his tanks towards Russia. After a succession of devastating victories, the Germans delay and the fierce Russian winter takes a grip.
The World At War - E6 - Banzai! - Japan Strikes 1931 - 1942
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Having been at war since 1931 with the Chinese, the Japanese hope for easy victories over the British and Dutch. Then on December 7th 1941, Japan makes the infamous attack on Pearl Harbour.
The World At War - E7 - On our Way: USA 1939 - 1942
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America is divided as to whether to fight the Japanese and the Nazis or not. Hitler solves the problem by declaring war on the USA.
The World At War - E8 - The Desert: North Africa 1940 - 1943
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For two years the 8th Army and Rommel's Afrika Corps fight in the deserts of North Africa. Finally the tide turns at El Alamein.
The World At War - E9 - Stalingrad: June 1942 - February 194...
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Hitler's early successes om Russia make him reckless and he resolves to capture Stalingrad. The battle last six months with the Russians emerging as victorious. The Wehrmacht never recovers.
The World At War - E10 - Wolf Pack: U-Boats in the Atlantic ...
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The effectiveness of U-Boats was hindered by the swift introduction of the convoy system by the Allies until the "wolf pack" tactics of U-Boats travelling in packs was instigated.
The World At War - E11 - Red Star: The Soviet Union 1941 - 1...
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For two years, the Soviet Army fights the Germans almost alone. After one of the greatest land battles in history, Russia survives and triumphs but at a cost of almost twenty million people.
The World At War - E11 - Red Star: The Soviet Union 1941 - 1...
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For two years, the Soviet Army fights the Germans almost alone. After one of the greatest land battles in history, Russia survives and triumphs but at a cost of almost twenty million people.
The World At War - E12 - Whirlwind: Bombing Germany Septembe...
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The bombing offensive of the RAF and the American Air Force left much of Germany destroyed.
The World At War - E12 - Whirlwind: Bombing Germany Septembe...
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The bombing offensive of the RAF and the American Air Force left much of Germany destroyed.
The World At War - E13 - Though Old Gut: Italy November 1942...
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Churchill called Italy the "soft underbelly of the crocodile" and thought that the Allies could cut through it to the heart of Germany. But the "soft underbelly" turned out to be a "tough old gut".
The World At War - E14 - It's a lovely day tomorrow: Bur...
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Vera Lynn sang of a "lovely day tomorrow" but the war in Burma was mud and monsoon. Britain's largest army learned to master the jungle and fought the Japanese to a standstill.
The World At War - E15 - Home Fires: Britain 1940 - 1944
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It was a time of gas masks, Winston Churchill, Dig for Victory, evacuation, George Formby, the Land Army, "It's That Man Again" radio show, the Squander Bug and the Beveridge Report.
The World At War - E16 - Inside the Reich: Germany 1940 - 19...
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Germany's initial victory in Europe turns sour after the defeat at Stalingrad, yet they prepare to fight to the end - even after an assassination attempt on the Führer.
The World At War - E17 - Morning: June - August 1944
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The Western Allies resolve to invade Europe. England becomes a floating supply dump and the British and Americans assemble the largest invasion fleet in history. It's the June 6th 1944, D-Day.
The World At War - E18 - Occupation: Holland 1940 - 1944
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Though a neutral country, Holland is attacked by Germany without warning in 1940. During the next four years, life carries on seemingly without incident but underneath resistance never dies.
The World At War - E19 - Pincers: August 1944 - March 1945
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The end of the war appears close at hand with the liberation of Paris in 1944 but the British and Americans disagree on how to advance. Meanwhile Poland suffers devastating looses to achieve victory.
The World At War - E20 - Genocide: 1941 - 1945
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The Nazis are racist, the Aryans are a master race and others, particularly the Jews, are sub-human. Himmler's SS sets about ridding Europe of millions of Jews.