The BEST episodes directed by Hugh Raggett

A New Germany (1933–1939)
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8.20
420 votes

#1 - A New Germany (1933–1939)

The World at War - Season 1 - Episode 1

Germany, a nation stricken by humiliating defeat and emerging from crippling economic depression, looks to one man for a resurgence of hope and dignity. That man is Adolf Hitler…

Japan (1941–1945)
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7.80
140 votes

#2 - Japan (1941–1945)

The World at War - Season 1 - Episode 22

Initially apprehensive about the outcome of declaring war, the Japanese quickly turn to celebration with early victory. In the end, their worst fears are unimaginably exceeded.

Stalingrad (June 1942 – February 1943)
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7.00
196 votes

#3 - Stalingrad (June 1942 – February 1943)

The World at War - Season 1 - Episode 9

Hitler's early successes in Russia made him reckless and he resolves to capture Stalingrad. The battle lasts six months with the Russians emerging as victors. The Wehrmacht never recovers.