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The Winning of World War II: Road to Victory Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2014 - 2014
Episode 1
Rattling the Saber
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 55 mins
A look at the events that took place of the years immediately preceding WWII. Included: Nazi subjugation of France; England's heroic defense in the Battle of Britain; and Pearl Harbor.
Episode 2
Invasion and Breakout
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 52 mins
The U.S. bombing invasion of Germany is featured. Included: the engineering of an aircraft; and carrying out a bombing mission.
Episode 3
Hot Pursuit
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 49 mins
A look at the relentless drive of the two Great American Armies, The First and Third, as they fought their way across France and into Germany and the beaches of Normandy. Also: George S. Patton is discussed.
Episode 4
We Strike Back
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 51 mins
Pearl Harbor is the focus. Included: the Japanese seize Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, and the Dutch East Indies; and General McArthur is profiled.
Episode 5
Hitting Them Harder
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 51 mins
Spotlighting late 1943 and 1944 and the preparation for further action after Italy soon joined the allied side due to the defeat of Mussolini. Also: the invasion of France.
Episode 6
D-Day
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 47 mins
The landings on the beaches of Normandy, the first step in the operation, codenamed Overlord enterprised by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Episode 7
Battle of the Bulge
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 55 mins
The Battle of the Bulge is the focus. Also: how our forces struck back and defeated Hitler's last stand.
Episode 8
Unconditional Surrender
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 56 mins
The coming of spring, 1944, the winter stalemate in Italy was broken. Our forces fought their way up the west coast of the Italian boot toward Rome against bitter German opposition.
Episode 9
Theater Commanders
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 56 mins
Outstanding military Naval leaders, soldiers, sailors, and marines are discussed. Also: theater commanders of General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Episode 10
Field Commanders
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 54 mins
The commanders of the First and Third American Army, General Omar Bradley and General George S. Patton Jr. are discussed.
Episode 11
Pentagon Commanders
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 54 mins
General George C. Marshall and Henry "Hap" Arnold are profiled.
Episode 12
8th Air Force Commanders
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 51 mins
James H. Doolittle is discussed, along with other Air Force Commanders.
Episode 13
Battle On Two Continents
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 47 mins
A recap of the entire battle ending in the allied victory and drive into German as Hitler underestimated America's leaders.
Episode 14
Marine Commanders
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 39 mins
The leaders of the Pacific are discussed: Chester M. Nimitz, Douglas MacArthur.
Episode 15
Island Hopping
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 54 mins
The fight on Tarawa and Makin are discussed.
Episode 16
Victory at Last
Fri, Jun 27, 2014 41 mins
The victories at Manila and Okinawa are discussed.
