About this season
A 1983 six-episodes series, made by Massimo Sani, which recounts the WW2 battles involving Italy between 1940 and 1942: from the attacks to France and Greece to the clashes in Africa and the disastrous expedition to Russia.
Episodes (6)
1. Cannons of the Alps
Aired 10 September 1983 • 60 min
An overview of the Italian campaign in France, fought in June-July 1940.
2. Tanks in the Desert
Aired 13 September 1983 • 60 min
An overview of the clashes between Italian and British troops on the Northern African front between 1940 and 1942.
3. On the Mountains of Greece
Aired 17 September 1983 • 60 min
An overview of the Italian campaign in Greece, fought from October 28, 1940 to April 23, 1941.
4. Last Message from Cape Matapan
Aired 20 September 1983 • 60 min
An overview of the naval battle of Cape Matapan (Greece), fought between British Empire and Axis forces on March 27-29, 1941.
5. The Desperate of Keren
Aired 27 September 1983 • 60 min
An overview of the Battle of Keren (nowadays in Eritrea), fought between Italian and British troops from February 3 to March 27, 1941.
6. Battle on Don River
Aired 1 October 1983 • 60 min
An overview of the two battles on the Don River (nowadays in Russia), fought between Italian and Soviet troops from August 1942 to January 1943.