Twentieth Century Battlefields
Historian Peter Snow tells the story of the most important battles of the 20th Century. Armed with his mapcase which presents digital illustrations of his presentations, Snow tells the big picture of these clashes and their impact. Meanwhile, his son, Dan, goes into the field to explore the details of these battles and the part they played in the grand context of history.
- 2007-2007
- 1 season
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
Historian Peter Snow tells the story of the most important battles of the 20th Century. Armed with his mapcase which presents digital illustrations of his presentations, Snow tells the big picture of these clashes and their impact. Meanwhile, his son, Dan, goes into the field to explore the details of these battles and the part they played in the grand context of history.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2007
Episode 1
1918 Western Front
Peter and Dan Snow go to the scarred terrain of the Western Front in France to tell the story of the battle that signaled the end of the First World War.
Episode 2
1942 Midway
The Battle of Midway, the turning point of the Pacific Theatre of World War II, is examined.
Episode 3
1942 Stalingrad
1942 Stalingrad recounts one of the epic battles of World War II with cutting-edge graphics and expert commentary from the British Army.
Episode 4
1951 Korea
45 mins
On June 25, 1950 Communist North Korea invaded South Korea. This 3 year war saw each country almost completely overrun by the other, yet ended up where neither side thought they'd be.
Episode 5
1968 Vietnam
Covers the Tet Offensive, in particular the fighting at Saigon and Khe Sanh, but the main focus is on the Battle of Hue. Dan Snow participates in training for urban assault.
Episode 6
1973 Middle East
Episode 7
1982 Falklands
Episode 8