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World War II in Colour Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
The Gathering Storm
Fri, Nov 12, 201051 mins
Just years after World War I, Germany and other nations are in an economic depression. Leader approval ratings of Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain are shallow, giving the rise to military dictators along with their parties. Years after Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany, he and his generals plot the invasion of Poland.
Episode 2
Lightning War
Fri, Nov 19, 201051 mins
Country after European country falls before the unstoppable German blitzkrieg.
Episode 3
Britain at Bay
Fri, Nov 26, 201051 mins
Germany makes critical errors during the bombing of Britain.
Episode 4
Hitler Strikes East
Fri, Dec 3, 201051 mins
The German invasion of Russia from Operation Barbarossa on 22 June 1941 to Kursk on 5 July 1943.
Episode 5
Red Sun Rampant
Fri, Dec 10, 201051 mins
Japan attacks the USA on 7 Dec 1941. For the next 6 months, they continue to have successful attacks. However, by the end of the battle for Guadalcanal in Feb 1943, they are completely on the defensive.
Episode 6
The Mediterranean and North Africa
Fri, Dec 17, 201051 mins
Italy's failed attacks in the Mediterranean region draw in the Germans.
Episode 7
Turning the Tide
Fri, Dec 24, 201051 mins
Allies turn the tide in the Atlantic, where initially German U-Boats harass freely convoys to supply Britain. The Kriegsmarine calls off their submarines. The route to bring American soldiers who will land on D-Day is clear.
Episode 8
The Soviet Steamroller
Fri, Dec 31, 201051 mins
Their attack on the Soviet Union having failed, the German Army suffers a series of counter-offensives on the Eastern Front. Hitler's constant orders to stand ground backfire, and the Wehrmacht's losses are huge as the Soviets advance West.
Episode 9
Overlord
Fri, Jan 7, 201151 mins
After a careful campaign of disinformation that throws the German defenders off-guard, the Western Allies finally land on Normandy. After fierce fighting, they establish a foothold in Europe. France is liberated.
Episode 10
Closing the Ring
Fri, Jan 14, 201151 mins
The Western Allies secure supply routes that will allow them to enter Germany, and The Ardennes counter-offensive fails. The Red Army advances rapidly, and Stalin uses the war for Empire-building. The SS implements the Holocaust.
Episode 11
The Island War
Fri, Jan 21, 201151 mins
The Marines succeed in the "island hopping" strategy against suicidal resistance. The US Navy establishes supremacy, cutting off Japan. Re-capturing the Phillipines and Burma is costly, but now Japan is fully in the defensive.
Episode 12
Victory in Europe
Fri, Jan 28, 201151 mins
In 1945, Germany is crumbly on both fronts. The Western Allies cross the Rhine and take most of Germany, while the Red Army quickly advances into Berlin. After Hitler's suicide, Germany surrenders and is divided among the allied powers.
Episode 13
Victory in the Pacific
Fri, Feb 4, 201151 mins
Japan keeps continues its suicidal resistance, and invading it looks costly. After 2 atomic bombs, the Emperor intervenes and stops the War. Stalin grabs territory in East Asia. The War is over, and the Atomic Era and the Cold War start.
