World War II in Colour
Saison 1 Épisode 12 - Victory in Europe
Documentaire · Guerre
In 1945, Germany is crumbly on both fronts. The Western Allies cross the Rhine and take most of Germany, while the Red Army quickly advances into Berlin. After Hitler's suicide, Germany surrenders and is divided among the allied powers.
Langues Audio: English
Sous-titres: English
Avec:Robert Powell
Saison 1
S01:E01 - The Gathering Storm
The activities of nations after World War I that lead to World War II.
S01:E02 - Lightning War
Country after European country falls before the unstoppable German blitzkrieg.
S01:E03 - Britain at Bay
Germany makes critical errors during the bombing of Britain.
S01:E04 - Hitler Strikes East
The German invasion of Russia from Operation Barbarossa on June 22, 1941 to Kursk on July 5, 1943.
S01:E05 - Red Sun Rampant
Japan attacks the USA on December 7, 1941. For the next 6 months, they continue to have successful attacks.
S01:E06 - The Mediterranean and North Africa
Italy's failed attacks in the Mediterranean region draw in the Germans.
S01:E07 - Turning the Tide
Allies turn the tide in the Atlantic, where initially German U-Boats harass freely convoys to supply Britain. The route to bring American soldiers who will land on D-Day is clear.
S01:E08 - The Soviet Steamroller
Their attack on the Soviet Union having failed, the German Army suffers a series of counter-offensives on the Eastern Front. Wehrmacht's losses are huge as the Soviets advance West.
S01:E09 - Overlord
After a careful campaign of disinformation that throws the German defenders off-guard, the Western Allies finally land on Normandy.France is liberated.
S01:E10 - Closing the Ring
The Western Allies secure supply routes that will allow them to enter Germany, and the Ardennes counter-offensive fails. The Red Army advances rapidly. The SS implements the Holocaust.
S01:E11 - The Island War
The Marines succeed in the "island hopping" strategy against suicidal resistance. The US Navy establishes supremacy, cutting off Japan.
S01:E12 - Victory in Europe
In 1945, Germany is crumbly on both fronts. The Western Allies cross the Rhine and take most of Germany, while the Red Army quickly advances into Berlin. After Hitler's suicide, Germany surrenders and is divided among the allied powers.
S01:E13 - Victory in the Pacific
Japan continues its suicidal resistance, and invading it looks costly. After 2 atomic bombs, the Emperor intervenes and stops the War. Stalin grabs territory in East Asia. The War is over, and the Atomic Era and the Cold War start.