WWII: On the Edge of the Abyss
Guerra · 2019 · 1 SeasonSubtitles Icon
TV-14
In 1939, Germany’s invasion of Poland a 2,194-day global conflict. This series uses HD footage and expert insights to vividly depict the war.
T01:C01 - S01:E01 - The Invasion
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T01:C01 - S01:E01 - The Invasion

52 min
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The series begins with Germany’s invasion of Poland on Sept. 1, 1939, sparking WWII. Explore Blitzkrieg tactics, appeasement failures, and how political missteps sowed the seeds of global conflict.

T01:C02 - S01:E02 - Attack on Europe
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T01:C02 - S01:E02 - Attack on Europe

47 min
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Germany's westward advance sees France's fall and Europe's turmoil. This episode covers the Dunkirk evacuation and Hitler's growing dominance over the continent.

T01:C03 - S01:E03 - New Alliances
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T01:C03 - S01:E03 - New Alliances

53 min
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Alliances shift as the USSR and U.S. join the war, changing its course. Japan's ambitions culminate in Pearl Harbor, pulling America into a conflict already spanning continents.

T01:C04 - S01:E04 - The World on the Brink
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T01:C04 - S01:E04 - The World on the Brink

53 min
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By 1942, WWII engulfs the globe. Key battles rage in North Africa, the Pacific, and Eastern Europe, with mounting human costs as Axis forces push their offensive to the brink.

T01:C05 - S01:E05 - War of Annihilation
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T01:C05 - S01:E05 - War of Annihilation

51 min
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This episode explores the Holocaust, Nazi racial ideology, forced labor, and genocide. It highlights resistance movements, the Allies’ moral dilemmas, and the destruction of communities across Europe.

T01:C06 - S01:E06 - On All Fronts
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T01:C06 - S01:E06 - On All Fronts

45 min
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In 1943, the tide turns as the Allies invade Italy, fight at Stalingrad, and island-hop in the Pacific. Ordinary soldiers endure hardships, while Axis powers face mounting losses and signs of defeat.

T01:C07 - S01:E07 - Total War
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T01:C07 - S01:E07 - Total War

48 min
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The war escalates into 'total war,' with cities bombed, societies mobilized, and resources stretched thin. Strategic bombing devastates Germany and Japan, targeting industry and civilian morale alike.

T01:C08 - S01:E08 - The Road to Ruin
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T01:C08 - S01:E08 - The Road to Ruin

46 min
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The Allies push forward, liberating Paris, fighting at the Bulge, and marching on Berlin. Axis defenses crumble, but Nazi leaders refuse surrender, dragging Europe further into chaos and ruin.

T01:C09 - S01:E09 - Fateful Days
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T01:C09 - S01:E09 - Fateful Days

49 min
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In 1945, the Yalta Conference shapes the post-war world as the Allies assault Germany. Berlin falls, Hitler dies, and the Nazis collapse. Europe’s war ends, but the Pacific conflict rages on.

T01:C10 - S01:E10 - Scorched Earth
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T01:C10 - S01:E10 - Scorched Earth

48 min
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As Germany falls, Japan resists with brutal island battles and kamikaze attacks. U.S. bombing intensifies, and Japan’s refusal to surrender leads to the use of a ghastly new weapon: the atomic bomb.

T01:C11 - S01:E11 - The Final Days
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T01:C11 - S01:E11 - The Final Days

47 min
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In August 1945, Hiroshima and Nagasaki are destroyed by atomic bombs. This episode explores Japan’s last stand, leadership debates, civilian suffering, and Emperor Hirohito facing surrender.

T01:C12 - S01:E12 - Capitulation
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T01:C12 - S01:E12 - Capitulation

50 min
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Japan surrenders, ending WWII. The world confronts the devastation, from Europe’s ruins to Japan’s wastelands. The episode examines the war's aftermath, the Cold War, and its impact on modern history.

Genres

Guerra, Documental

Subtitles

English
TV-14
This program contains material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.