TELEVISION

WWII in HD - Season 1

Series: WWII in HD

4.8

(58)

Episodes

Rating

TV14

Year

2009

Language

English

Publisher

History

About

The first documentary to show World War II from the perspective of both sides in full, immersive HD color, the world premiere HISTORY? series WWII in HD uses the diaries of soldiers who fought in the war's biggest battles to create a personal, introspective and detailed look at life on and off the front lines.

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Episodes

1. Darkness Falls/Hard Way Back

50m

As Europe falls under Nazi control, America is unprepared for war and the attack on Pearl Harbor. The first bloody battles are fought on Guadalcanal and in North Africa. Then, the Allies take on the daunting forces of the Axis.

2. Hard Way Back

47m

The Allies take on the daunting forces of the Axis, with victory far from certain. Charles Scheffel battles Rommel's forces in Tunisia and Jack Werner faces bitter combat in the northern Pacific.

3. Bloody Resolve

44m

The Marines assault Tarawa in one of the bloodiest battles yet waged. MacArthur island-hops and Italy's front lines claim a casualty.