WWII Battles in Color — Season 1, Episode 1: Blitzkrieg
Documentary, War & Politics • 44 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
It took only six weeks for the Nazi Army to conquer France, overwhelming the enemy with an onslaught of tanks, aircraft, and German troops. Witness the extraordinary military success of the Blitzkrieg campaign, captured through rare, color combat footage and firsthand accounts. From ground and aerial battles to rescue efforts at Dunkirk to the signing of the Armistice agreement that marked France's humiliating defeat, it's Hitler’s "Lightning War" as you've never seen it before.
About WWII Battles in Color
World War II was marked by its epic battles, which decided the fate of nations and changed the course of history. From Germany's Blitzkrieg attacks on Poland that launched the European campaign to the Allied invasion of Berlin that signaled its violent end, we bring these seminal conflicts to life through never-before-seen colorized combat footage. This six-part series puts you in the center of the action through rarely scene films from the frontline plus personal memoirs and oral histories from both sides of the battle lines.