The BEST episodes of Battlefield season 2

Every episode of Battlefield season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Battlefield season 2!

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.

Last Updated: 11/12/2024Network: PBSStatus: Ended
The Battle for Russia
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8.40
5 votes

#1 - The Battle for Russia

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/1/1996

Hitler's plan for the conquest of Russia called for a classic Blitzkrieg offensive, which would be pressed ruthlessly to its conclusion within the course of a single season's campaign.

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The Battle for North Africa
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8.17
6 votes

#2 - The Battle for North Africa

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/1996

After a grim struggle that rolled back and forth across the North African desert for nearly three years, the North African campaign resulted in the first major Allied victory of the Second World War.

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The Battle of Leyte Gulf
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8.00
5 votes

#3 - The Battle of Leyte Gulf

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/1/1996

The Battle of Leyte Gulf was fought from 23 - 26 October 1944 and is considered the conflict's largest naval engagement. Returning to the Philippines, Allied forces began landing on Leyte on October 20. Responding, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched plan Sho-Go 1. A complex operation, it called for multiple forces to strike the Allies from several directions. Central to the plan was luring away the American carrier groups that would be protecting the landings.

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The Battle of the Atlantic
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7.75
4 votes

#4 - The Battle of the Atlantic

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/1/1996

For the British the longest and most critical battle of the entire war. The German intention was to sever Britain's trading links with the world, guaranteeing her capitulation.

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The Battle of the Rhine
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7.67
3 votes

#5 - The Battle of the Rhine

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/1/1996

During the last months of 1944, the British and Americans pressed steadily through France and Belgium to the western frontiers of the Third Reich.

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The Battle for Italy
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7.50
4 votes

#6 - The Battle for Italy

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/1/1996

When victory in North Africa seemed assured, Allied planners turned their attention to Italy. The objective was to seize Rome, knock Italy out of the war and push north towards Germany.

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