World War II in Colour S01E09 · Overlord

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How close did D-Day come to failure? Despite meticulous planning, deception plans and specialised equipment, its success was always balanced on a knife-edge.

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1. 1 1. The Gathering Storm2009-09-04 · 50mJust 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 mi
2. 2 2. Lightning War2009-09-04 · 50mThe German Blitzkrieg allowed them to overrun both Poland and France within weeks. See how this radical military tactic caught the Allies totally unprepared.
3. 3 3. Britain at Bay2009-09-09 · 50mIn July 1940, Britain stood alone against the Nazis. Hitler had more troops, abetter air force and the better weapons. Britain came extremely close to defeat, as its exhausted air
4. 4 4. Hitler Strikes East2009-09-18 · 50mWhen Hitler expounded his intention to invade Russia his generals looked at him in horrified silence. The Soviet Union was vast and had matchless resources. Hitler’s whole plan dep
5. 5 5. Red Sun Rampant2009-09-25 · 50mDecember 7th 1941 is “a date that will live in infamy”proclaimed President Franklin Roosevelt. That was the day that Japan entered World War II, with its surprise attack upon theU.
6. 6 6. The Mediterranean and North Africa2009-10-02 · 50mMussolini’s ambition had always been to recreate the old Roman Empire. The trouble was, he was a disaster militarily. After failed attacks in North Africa and Greece, his armies we
7. 7 7. Turning the Tide2009-10-09 · 50mNazi submarines tried to cut supply lines across the Atlantic, while the Allies fire-bombed German cities.
8. 8 8. The Soviet Steamroller2009-10-16 · 50mBy July 1943, the full extent of Hitler’s failed gamble in the East had become clear. After failing to deliver knock-out blows at Stalingrad and Moscow, his army was now at the mer
9. 9 9. Overlord2009-10-23 · 50mHow close did D-Day come to failure? Despite meticulous planning, deception plans and specialised equipment, its success was always balanced on a knife-edge.
10. 10 10. Closing the Ring2009-10-30 · 50mThe Battle of the Bulge saw Hitler take his last great gamble, throwing his reserve forces against the oncoming Allies in the Ardennes.
11. 11 11. The Island War2009-11-06 · 50mThe war in the Pacific against Japan was a savage, hand-to-hand, island-to-island struggle, fought by new specialist fighting units like the valiant Chindits.
12. 12 12. Victory in Europe2009-11-13 · 50mAllied forces converge on Germany, uncovering the horrors of Bergen-Belsen and Buchenwald, before pushing towards Berlin, where Hitler clings to power in his last desperate days.
13. 13 13. Victory in the Pacific2009-11-20 · 50mWith Germany beaten, the Allies turned their attention to Japan, who made them pay for every inch of gained ground.