The World at War

1973 - 1974 TV-PG 52m 9.2

A groundbreaking 26-part documentary series narrated by the actor Laurence Olivier about the deadliest conflict in history, World War II.

A multi-volumed documentary mini-series, "The World at War" covers the entire history of World War II from the causes of the 1920s to the aftermath of the Cold War in the 1950s. Emphasis is also placed on several inside story episodes, where events are covered which occurred inside Germany and Japan such as resistance to Hitler, life in general under a dictatorial regime, and particular emphasis is focused on the Jewish Holocaust.

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Episodes:

Episode 20 Genocide: 1941-1945

20. Genocide: 1941-1945

Aired: Mar 27, 1974

The history of the Nazi persecution of the Jews, showing events leading to th...

Episode 22 Japan: 1941-1945

22. Japan: 1941-1945

Aired: Apr 10, 1974

After the victories in 1941-2, Japanese fortunes reverse as America succeeds ...

Episode 26 Remember

26. Remember

Aired: May 8, 1974

For many the Second World War was the most significant experience of their li...

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Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres: War, Documentary, History