Greatest Events of World War II in Colour

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   E1. Blitzkrieg

   Jul 12, 2019 · 50m

   The Lightning War was one of the most extraordinary events of the Second World War. Now, expertly restored footage from around the world shows the story in a new light.

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   E2. Battle of Britain

   Jul 19, 2019 · 50m

   In 1940, France has fallen and Hitler orders Operation Sealion: the invasion of Great Britain. Rare, expertly-restored footage tells the story in a new light.

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   E3. Pearl Harbor

   Jul 26, 2019 · 50m

   Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was one of the greatest gambles in military history. Rare, expertly-restored footage recounts the extraordinary event.

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   E4. Battle of Midway

   Aug 2, 2019 · 50m

   Expertly-restored colour footage retells the dramatic story of a Japanese attack on the US-held Pacific island of Midway which triggers an extraordinary chain of events.

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   E5. Siege of Stalingrad

   Aug 9, 2019 · 51m

   The battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest of the entire war and turned the tide for the Germans. Colourised footage retells the dramatic story.

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   E6. D-Day

   Aug 16, 2019 · 50m

   The D-Day invasion fleet was the largest in history and one of the most audacious events of WWII. But landing was just the beginning, as rare footage reveals.

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