The World at War

S01E01 · Signature episode

A New Germany (1933–1939)

Germany, a nation stricken by humiliating defeat and emerging from crippling economic depression, looks to one man for a resurgence of hope and dignity. That man is Adolf Hitler…

S01E21 · Signature episode

Nemesis (February–May 1945)

Hitler retreats to the Fuhrer bunker is Berlin as Germany crumbles around him and his lieutenants abandon him to a fate of suicide. Meanwhile, the Russians raise the red flag in Berlin.

• Directed by Martin Smith

S01E03 · Signature episode

France Falls (May–June 1940)

France discovers it is woefully unprepared for modern warfare as the Nazi war machine easily skirts around the Maginot Line. Britain retreats and prepares for invasion.

S01E07 · Signature episode

On Our Way: U.S.A. (1939–1942)

Americans are divided between fighting the Japanese and the Nazis. Hitler solves the problem by declaring war on the U.S.A.

S01E09 · Signature episode

Stalingrad (June 1942-February 1943)

Hitler's early successes in Russia made him reckless and he resolves to capture Stalingrad. The battle lasts six months with the Russians emerging as victors. The Wehrmacht never recovers.

S01E06

Banzai! Japan (1931–1942)

At war since 1931 on the Chinese mainland, the Japanese hope for easy victories over the British and Dutch. And then on December 7th 1941, Japan makes their infamous attack on Pearl Harbour.

S00E06

Hitler's Germany: Total War (1939–1945)

S00E05

Hitler's Germany: The People's Community (1933–1939)

S00E04

Warrior

S00E03

The Final Solution - Auschwitz (2)

S00E02

The Final Solution - Auschwitz (1)

S00E01

The Two Deaths of Adolf Hitler