As Allied troops prepare to defend Burma, they are confronted in dreadful monsoon conditions by the Japanese, who are well-prepared for jungle warfare. Show more

The story of the 1944 D-Day invasion, in which British, American and Canadian forces launched the largest ever amphibian invasion on the beaches of Normandy. Show more

In the summer of 1940, the German forces are the conquerors of western Europe. At home the feeling is that the war is over as German cities are left untouched. Show more

Acclaimed documentary series about World War II. In this edition, how the Allies underestimated the tough task of attacking Germany via Italy. Show more

The acclaimed documentary series about World War II. Severe casualties are incurred by the Americans as they embark on a two-pronged attack. Show more

Acclaimed documentary series about World War II. This episode looks at the Allied scientists' attempts to develop a new, immensely powerful weapon. Show more

Laurence Olivier narrates the documentary series about World War II. At the end of the war, the new superpowers confront each other to establish a new political order. Show more

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed WW2 documentary. As peace descends, the series ends with a sombre reminder of the human cost of the bloodiest conflict in history. Show more

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed series telling the story of World War II. An uneasy calm settles on Britain as Churchill replaces Chamberlain as prime minister. Show more

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed series telling the story of World War II. The Japanese launch the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor and sweep through Southeast Asia. Show more

Acclaimed documentary series about World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier. After initial successes, Hitler's invasion of Russia is decisively stopped at Stalingrad. Show more

Acclaimed documentary series about World War II. This episode focuses on the Allied bombing campaign which inflicted grievous damage upon Germany, both day and night. Show more

Documentary series about the Second World War. This edition recounts Himmler's plans to realise Hitler's vision of a pure Aryan Germany. Narrated by Laurence Olivier.

Laurence Olivier narrates the documentary series. Stricken by the humiliation of defeat, Germany looks to one man for a resurgence of hope and dignity - Adolf Hitler. Show more

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed series telling the story of WW2. France relied on the fortified Maginot Line but the Germans simply skirted it and forged south. Show more

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed series telling the story of WW2. Britain is alone after Dunkirk and facing the Germans across the English Channel. The outlook is grim. Show more

Acclaimed series telling the story of World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier. The German-Soviet pact ends, and Hitler turns his tanks and troops against Russia. Show more

Laurence Olivier narrates the series telling the story of World War II. The European and Pacific conflicts were separate wars - until Hitler declared war on America. Show more

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed documentary series about World War II. The North Africa conflict took nearly three years to resolve, culminating at El Alamein. Show more

The acclaimed documentary series about World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier. German U-boats cause havoc among Allied merchant shipping in the Atlantic. Show more