Documentary Series

World War II in Colour – SE01 EP09 – Overlord

Overlord After a careful campaign of disinformation that throws the German defenders off-guard, the Western Allies finally land on Normandy.[…]

The Soviet Steamroller Their attack on the Soviet Union having failed, the German Army suffers a series of counter-offensives on[…]

Turning the Tide Allies turn the tide in the Atlantic, where initially German U-Boats harass freely convoys to supply[…]

The Mediterranean and North Africa Italy’s failed attacks in the Mediterranean region draw in the Germans.

Red Sun Rampant Japan attacks the USA on 7 Dec 1941. For the next 6 months, they continue to have[…]

Making a Royal Marines Officer First shown in 1989, this is the first part of a programme that follows the[…]

Testing at Aberdeen (1969) Looks at tank and artillery testing at some of the most brutal and exacting test courses[…]

Scout Dogs (1969) Shows these modern-day counterparts of the K-9 Corps as they train with their handlers at Fort Gordon[…]

War Against Japan In exchange for territorial concessions Stalin agreed to join the war against Japan within 90 days of[…]

The Battle for Germany Soviet forces traverse Poland quickly as they encounter relatively few major army units. The volkssturm, national[…]