WWII: Secrets From Above

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WWII: Secrets From Above

Synopsis

WWII: Secrets From Above charts the most extraordinary events of the Second World War from a brand-new perspective. Matching compelling photography from the frontline, rarely-seen archive film and remarkable aerial reconnaissance images to their original locations, the series reconstructs the crucial battles, daring bombing raids and development of the world’s first cruise and ballistic missiles.

Episodes

Season 1
  • Road To D-Day

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    Road to D-Day: Matching archive film and photography to their original locations, witness the most extraordinary events of Word War II from a unique perspective. U. (S1, ep 1)

  • Hitler's Vengeance Weapons

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    Hitler's Vengeance Weapons: In 1942, the Nazis develop the world's first cruise and ballistic missiles. Can the Allies stop Hitler before he rains down terror from above? U. (S1, ep 2)

  • Road To Berlin

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    Road to Berlin: Stalin, seeking revenge, wages a war against Nazi Germany. Over one million Soviet soldiers charge west to launch an attack on Berlin. U. (S1, ep 3)

  • Dambusters

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    Dambusters: It's 1943, and the Allied commanders assemble the very best of their air forces to attempt one of the most audacious bombing missions of WWII. U. (S1, ep 4)

  • Bulge

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    Bulge: It's December 1944, and Hitler launches an all-out assault on the Western front across Belgium and Luxembourg. Welcome to The Battle of the Bulge. U. (S1, ep 5)

  • Escape From Dunkirk

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    Escape from Dunkirk: It's 1940 and 400,000 Allied troops find themselves surrounded by Hitler's army at Dunkirk. Can they escape and make it back to Britain unscathed? U. (S1, ep 6)