The BEST episodes of Battlefield season 1
Every episode of Battlefield season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Battlefield season 1!
The landmark television series 'Battlefield' is a documentary series initially relased in 1994 that explores some of the most important battles fought during the Second World War and the Vietnam War. Featuring fascinating archive footage, the programme includes a review of the political and military situation before the battle, portraits of leaders and commanders, an explanation of weapons and tactics and the story of the battle itself. Vivid graphics place the battles into the context of the war as a whole. Seasons 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 are all WW2 battles and Season 3 focuses on the Vietnam war in a special 12-part season.
#1 - The Battle of Midway
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/8/1994
The Battle of Midway changed naval combat forever. Fought almost entirely with aircraft, the United States destroyed Japan’s first-line carrier strength and most of its best trained naval pilots. Together with the Battle of Guadalcanal, the Battle of Midway ended the threat of further Japanese invasion in the Pacific.
#2 - The Battle of Stalingrad
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/8/1994
The Battle of Stalingrad is infamous as one of the largest, longest and bloodiest engagements in modern warfare. From August 1942 through February 1943, more than two million troops fought in close quarters – and nearly two million people were killed or injured in the fighting, ultimately turning the tide of World War II in favor of the Allied forces.
#3 - The Battle of Britain
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/1994
The two mightiest air fleets in the world clashed in tumultuous mortal combat. At issue was Britain’s very survival.
#4 - The Battle of France
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/1994
Blitzkrieg's most astonishing triumph, establishing Hitler as unassailable within continental Europe.
#5 - The Battle of Normandy
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/8/1994
The Allied operation that launched the successful invasion of German-occupied Western Europe during World War II. The operation was launched on 6 June 1944 (D-Day) with the Normandy landings. A 1,200-plane airborne assault preceded an amphibious assault involving more than 5,000 vessels. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on 6 June, and more than two million Allied troops were in France by the end of August.
#6 - The Battle of Berlin
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/8/1994
The furious, climatic last battle of Hitler’s war. Over half a million lives were lost as the Red Army finally crushed the last Nazi citadel.