Erased: D-Day

Erased: D-Day

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Erased: D-Day

Synopsis

From Idris Elba, whose grandfather fought in WW2, this landmark series reveals the untold stories of soldiers of color in the war. By mixing war sequences with character portraits, this series restores the role of these soldiers and their units to their rightful place in the narrative of WW2 and reveals how these heroes inspired Civil Rights Movements in America and across the world.

Episodes

Season 1

  • Dunkirk

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    Amidst the chaos of Dunkirk and the advancing German Army, one little-known Indian regiment fights for victory and independence.

  • Pearl Harbor

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    Idris Elba reveals how three Black sailors defied the odds and miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and an oppressive, segregated Navy.

  • D-Day

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    Idris Elba unearths the stories of three men of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, who landed in Normandy on D-Day and helped to liberate Europe.

  • Battle of the Bulge

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    The original Black Panthers, an elite Black tank unit, push back Hitler’s final advance. Their war experiences later inspired civil rights movements.