Apocalypse: The Second World War
Apocalypse: The Second World War
Episodes
Agression
+A vivid depiction of World War II, featuring rare footage from 1939, including the invasion of Poland and horrifying images from the Lodz Ghetto.
Crushing Defeat
+Documentary covering the darkest days of the war in 1940, as Germany conquers France and British civilians endure the Blitz.
Shock
+As the war continues into 1941, the conflict goes truly global with the savage battle for Moscow and Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.
The Turning Point
+America joins the war as the conflict rages in South-East Asia, North Africa and Russia. Meanwhile the Nazis instigate The Final Solution.
The Great Landings
+A vivid depiction of World War II featuring the decisive days of the war, including D-Day in Normandy and the landings at Saipan.
The End of The Nightmare
+As the war draws to a close, Hitler's armies retreat before the Allies' advance. Meanwhile, America launches the atom bomb to defeat Japan.