Untold Arctic Wars

Untold Arctic Wars ·Vaietut arktiset sodat

A six-part documentary series about the least known events of World War II. The series reveal a little-known picture and countless unknown details of the events of World War II in the north.

Documentary

Untold Arctic Wars ·Vaietut arktiset sodat

A six-part documentary series about the least known events of World War II. The series reveal a little-known picture and countless unknown details of the events of World War II in the north.

Documentary

Created By: Anna-Reeta EksymäTeemu Hostikka
First Aired on: Feb 14, 2022
Popularity: 3.9042: 2 votes
Networks: (SE)
(DK)
(FI)
(FI)
(NO)
Production: NTRNZ (FI)SVT (SE)NRK (NO)DR (DK)YLE (FI)
Status: Returning Series: In Production

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 12 episodes

Untold Arctic Wars

Aired 3 years ago

6 Episodes

Episode 1Frozen Hell52 min
After the First World War, Europe is divided. The alliance between Germany and the Soviet Union, Hitler and Stalin triggers the Second World War. At the same time, the Arctic War begins, with Finland as the first theater.
Episode 2Race To The North52 min
The German war industry is in desperate need of more iron ore. Hitler turns his attention to the Norwegian coast, and in particular the port of Narvik, through which iron ore mined in Sweden is transported. The British Winston Churchill also makes his own plans to invade the Norwegian coast.
Episode 3Hitler's Big Gamble52 min
Hitler decides to take a risk and invades the Soviet Union. In the north, the aim is to seize the Petsamo mine, the port of Murmansk and the Murmansk railway. Finland enters the war alongside Germany.
Episode 4Arctic Special Operations52 min
The scale of the Second World War increases as the United States joins the war. Allied commandos strike the Norwegian coast. Spy bases are set up in the border regions and Norwegian resistance forces are activated. An invasion of Norway is also planned. Hitler becomes concerned and moves more resources northwards.
Episode 5The Cold Front Breaks52 min
The Allies are planning the invasion of Normandy and are preparing a major deception operation in the north. Commando raids continue and resistance movement increases. Hitler continues his massive building projects in Norway, despite the threatening situation. He intends to hold on to the iron ore transports and the Petsamo nickel mine until the end.