The BEST episodes of World War II in HD Colour season 1
Every episode of World War II in HD Colour season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of World War II in HD Colour season 1!
A new collection of rare and unseen footage of World War II and the very latest colorization techniques come together in WORLD WAR II IN HD COLOUR . With satellite-delivered terrain mapping and state-of-the-art graphics, this new series reveals the epic conflict of the 20th century in a fresh light. Narrated by English actor Robert Powell, WORLD WAR II IN HD COLOUR is a vivid, in-depth experience that provides viewers with new insights and information. Newly divulged documents, files and photographs, code breaking revelations, and recently released government papers on both sides of the Atlantic add a different dimension to our understanding of the strategies and battles of World War II.
#1 - Closing the Ring
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/30/2009
The Allies are now on the offensive on all three fronts. As their forces push through Europe soldiers start uncovering Hitler's death camps. This was the Allies' first concrete knowledge of the Holocaust.
#2 - Victory in Europe
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/13/2009
From three sides, the British, Americans, and Soviets are starting to shred through what is left of the Third Reich. As the Nazi forces see their final days, Hitler commits suicide, and the Allies begin dividing up Europe.
#3 - Victory in the Pacific
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/20/2009
The Americans wipe out Japan's air force through a strategy of island-hopping. As the Americans face the decision of what to do with mainland Japan, President Truman calls to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki with nuclear weapons. Japan had no choice but to surrender, and the Cold War begins.
#4 - Overlord
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/23/2009
After careful planning and tremendous secrecy but more importantly the lack of Hitler's attention, the Allies successfully breach mainland Western Europe through the Normandy landings. After thousands of lives are lost to the operation, the Allies are able to start the liberation of Western Europe.
#5 - Red Sun Rampant
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/25/2009
On 7 December 1941, the Japanese bomb the U.S. Fleet in Pearl Harbor. The United States officially enters World War II starting with the Pacific Front.
#6 - The Mediterranean and North Africa
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/2/2009
After success in North Africa and Greece, Allies push Benito Mussolini's forces all the way back to Italy. Italy is then knocked out of the war, Mussolini is deposed, and the Allies start to put real pressure on Nazi Germany.
#7 - Turning the Tide
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/9/2009
The Allies and the Axis are searching for a final blow to each other to end the war. While the Allies try out strategic fire bombing, Hitler tries cutting off American supply lines with submarines. Right now this is a stalemate.
#8 - Britain at Bay
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2009
July 1940, Britain is standing on its last legs while being pummelled by Germany. Though Hitler has better soldiers and a more powerful air force, critical errors of the Luftwaffe allow Britain to regain strength and start pushing back.
#9 - The Island War
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/6/2009
An aggressive war is being waged against the Japanese. The United States is now starting to use a new tactic of island-hopping, resulting in the slow crumbling of the Japanese air force and navy.
#10 - The Gathering Storm
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2009
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.
#11 - Hitler Strikes East
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/18/2009
After the unsuccessful attempt to defeat the British, Hitler focuses his attention on the Soviet Union. This proves to be quite a military gamble.
#12 - The Soviet Steamroller
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/16/2009
After Hitler's gamble in the East fails, failing to defeat Stalingrad and Moscow, the Soviet Union, with its vast resources and armies, starts to slowly push back and grow. Hitler is now on the defence on ⅔ of his fronts.
#13 - Lightning War
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/4/2009
The Germans develop a new military tactic known as Blitzkrieg. The Nazis use Blitzkrieg, dominating land and air warfare, allowing them to take Poland and conquer France in matters of weeks.