The Color of War
A series featuring actual color footage of World War II.
- 2001-2002
- 1 season
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
- TV-PG
A series featuring actual color footage of World War II.
Season 1 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 2001 - 2002
Episode 1
Into the Breach
Sun, Nov 11, 2001 45 mins
Debut: A series featuring archival footage from WWII and commentary from the cameramen. The opener recalls the experiences of new conscripts.
Episode 2
Face to Face
Sun, Nov 18, 2001
The stress of fighting on the front lines in World War II is recalled.
Episode 3
Air War
Sun, Nov 25, 2001
The air war in World War II is recalled by veterans.
Episode 4
Battleground
Sun, Dec 2, 2001 45 mins
A WWII infantryman was engaged in combat for an hour each day on average, but he fought the environment around the clock, from the Arctic Circle to desert sands and fetid jungles.
Episode 5
At Ease
Sun, Dec 9, 2001 44 mins
WWII veterans describe their brief interludes of "everyday" life while at the front, with intimate films from archives and personal collections illustrating their treasured wartime memories.
Episode 6
Anchors Aweigh
Sun, Dec 16, 2001
For the sailors who fought in World War II, combat at sea differed radically from any previous conflict. The jobs they performed were far more complex and technically more demanding than ever before, and the threats they faced were much more lethal. Utilizing vivid color film and photographs unearthed from archives and personal collections,along with firsthand accounts from veterans, we recall the remarkable true stories of these sailors and the battles they fought.
Episode 7
Why We Fight
Sun, Dec 23, 2001
A look at the attitudes of soldiers and their motivations for fighting.
Episode 8
Fueling the Fire
Sun, Dec 30, 2001
An examination of the system used to supply soldiers with food, ammunition and medical needs.
Episode 9
Silent and Deep
Sun, Jan 6, 2002
A look at the submarine forces in World War II.
Episode 10
Homefront
Sun, Jan 13, 2002
How civilians bore wartime hardships and sacrifices.
Episode 11
Price of War
Sun, Jan 20, 2002
Recalling the efforts of medical personnel during WWII.
Episode 12
Victory
Sun, Jan 27, 2002
Aspects of life for Allied soldiers during the final years of World War II are recalled.
Episode 13
Aftermath
Sun, Feb 10, 2002
The aftermath of war and peacekeeping efforts are examined.
Episode 14
Man and Machine
Sun, Feb 10, 2002
The use of tanks and other armored vehicles in the war is examined.
Episode 15
Clearing the Way
Sun, Feb 17, 2002 45 mins
From Navy Seabees who built airfields on remote coral outcroppings in the Pacific to Army Engineers who cleared minefields in Europe, combat engineers paved the way to victory in every theater of operations.
Episode 16
Covering War
Sun, Feb 24, 2002 45 mins
WWII was history's most extensively documented conflict. Explore the combat cameraman, war correspondents, combat artists, radio reporters, and others who brought WWII to life, and preserved the tale that defined this epic era.
Episode 17
Dressed to Kill
Sun, Mar 3, 2002
The World War II soldier's uniform and equipment is examined, including weapons and medals.