The Second World War
Season 1
TV-PG
This fascinating and revealing series of 42 one-hour programs, documents all the political history and events leading up to the outbreak of war; and details all the major campaigns and battles fought on every front during the six year conflict. Presented by various well-known personalities including Max Bygraves, Richard Todd, Robert Hardy, the late Donald Pleasance, and Dame Vera Lynn, this series of films, through archive film, exclusive interviews and personal recollections of War leaders such as Churchill and Field Marshall Montgomery provides a complete insight into the strategy, tactics, personnel, weapons and operations during the conflict.
Where to Watch The Second World War • Season 1
42 Episodes
- A History of WWII Part 1E1
A History of WWII Part 1World War Two was an earth-shaking drama in five acts, played out on a stage as immense as the planet itself, and one that touched upon millions of lives. Actor Robert Hardy, famous for his role as Churchill presents this condensed chronology of WWII. A fascinating film which outlines all the political history and events leading up to the outbreak of war; and details all the major campaigns and battles fought on every front during the six-year conflict. - Prelude to WarE3
Prelude to WarA fascinating documentary analyzing the events and political motivations that resulted in the catastrophe that was World War Two. Includes: The Treaty of Versailles, The League of Nations, The Rise of the Dictators, The Spread of Fascism in Italy, Hitler Becomes Chancellor, Japanese Invasion of Manchuria, Abyssinia Conflict, Spanish Civil War, Germany Re-occupies the Rhineland, Munich Agreement, Hitler Marched into Czechoslovakia, Germany Invades Poland, The Declaration of War.