World War II: Countdown to Victory 2009
Tracking the main events of World War II is a truly fascinating experience, and with the help of remarkable archive footage you can literally see for yourself exactly what happened, and when. From the early battles right through to the complexities of the endgame, this extensive series of 24 programmes will help shine a spotlight on a period of history that should never be forgotten. Each episode spans a few months of the conflict, giving the viewer an incredible level of detail into each and every event. From Adolf Hitler marching his troops into Poland on the 1st of September 1939 to the freezing attacks along the Eastern Front; The sweeping Pacific Naval clashes to that fateful day on the 2nd of September 1945 when World War II was brought to a swift end with the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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1. The Road to War 2009-01-01
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2. Battle Lines Drawn 2009-01-01
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3. First Blood 2009-01-01
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4. Britain Under Attack 2009-01-01
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5. Fighting Further Afield 2009-01-01
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6. On Land, in the Air and All at Sea 2009-01-01
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7. The Blitz, the Bismarck and Barbarossa 2009-01-01
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8. Russian Roulette 2009-01-01
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9. America at War 2009-01-01
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10. The Fall of Singapore 2009-01-01
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11. The Battle of Midway and Beyond 2009-01-01
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12. El Alamein to Stalingrad 2009-01-01
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13. The Tide Begins to Turn 2009-01-01
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14. Facing the Music 2009-01-01
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15. Resistance is Never Futile 2009-01-01
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16. Tentative Steps 2009-01-01
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17. New Challenges 2009-01-01
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18. Blueprint for Victory 2009-01-01
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19. D-Day at Last 2009-01-01
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20. Liberty, Equality and Fraternity 2009-01-01
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21. Onwards, Ever Onwards 2009-01-01
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22. The Race for Berlin 2009-01-01
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23. Churchill's Finest Hour 2009-01-01
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24. Brave New World 2009-01-01
