About this season
In the Second World War, the fate of nations was decided by the strength of their arsenals. War Machine: World War II unveils the crucial link between industrial might and weaponry, revealing how factories fueled the arsenal race. The series examines nations’ organizational intricacies, weapon design, and battlefield impact, emphasizing the pivotal role of production in shaping history.
Episodes (4)
1. War on Land
Aired 24 March 2025 • 60 min
During land warfare, every weapon was made to fill a specific need. Designed for a single purpose: to win the race for technological supremacy over the enemy.
2. War at Sea
Aired 25 March 2025 • 60 min
Naval warfare evolved from battleships to submarines, then aircraft carriers. Pivotal battles in the Atlantic and Pacific hinged on megaship production.
3. War in the Air
Aired 26 March 2025 • 60 min
The Germans go from Junkers 88 to V rockets to ME 262 relying on slave labor. The Americans has the Liberator and Rosie the Riveter. The British has the Spitfire and dispersed production. The Japanese has the Zero but production struggled.
4. The War of Resources
Aired 27 March 2025 • 60 min
Oil is the big resource. Japan would go to war for it. Germany would invade Russia to take it. This also discusses food, medicine, and supply lines during the war.