World War II in Colour

1. The Gathering Storm

The activities of nations after World War I that lead to World War II.

2. Lightning War

Country after European country falls before the unstoppable German blitzkrieg.

3. Britain at Bay

Germany makes critical errors during the bombing of Britain.

4. Hitler Strikes East

The German invasion of Russia from Operation Barbarossa on 22 June 1941 to Ku...

5. Red Sun Rampant

Japan attacks the USA on 7 Dec 1941. For the next 6 months, they continue to ...

6. The Mediterranean and North Africa

Italy's failed attacks in the Mediterranean region draw in the Germans.

7. Turning the Tide

Allies turn the tide in the Atlantic, where initially German U-Boats harass f...

8. The Soviet Steamroller

Their attack on the Soviet Union having failed, the German Army suffers a ser...

9. Overlord

After a careful campaign of disinformation that throws the German defenders o...

10. Closing the Ring

The Western Allies secure supply routes that will allow them to enter Germany...

11. The Island War

The Marines succeed in the "island hopping" strategy against suicidal resista...

12. Victory in Europe

In 1945, Germany is crumbly on both fronts. The Western Allies cross the Rhin...

13. Victory in the Pacific

Japan keeps continues its suicidal resistance, and invading it looks costly. ...