Dateline: World War II

Dateline: World War II 2016 TV-PG Documentary · War In this detailed series, learn about the rise of Hitler's new Germany, Japan's invasion of China, and the fall of the Axis powers in 1945. Directed by Edward Feuerherd

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Documentary
War & Politics
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First Aired on

May 11, 2007

1 seaons till May 18, 2007

Popularity: 3.1637
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Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: The Final Tally

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 80 episodes

Season 1

Aired

80 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Path to War20 min

    This first episode covers Hitler's New Germany after his rise to power as Chancellor in 1933 and his rearmament of the German military and his rise to dictator. Britain's Prime Minister Chamberlain's attempt to stave off war in Europe through diplomatic means through the 1930's. It also includes Japan's invasion of China in 1937 and the Hitler & Stalin non-aggression pact that allowed Hitler to initially wage a one front war in Europe.

  • Episode 2Victory at El Alamein21 min

    Hitler unleashes blitzkrieg with paratroops, massive air armadas and fast moving armored and mechanized divisions in Western Europe through the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg and invades France. The British Expeditionary Force is pushed to the sea at Dunkirk while the Germany army sweeps through France in six weeks.

  • Episode 3The Desert to the Steppes20 min

    Tensions rise in the Pacific between the Japanese and the United States and with Britain and France who have holdings throughout East Asia. In North Africa British forces duel in the desert against Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox, and his Afrika Corps who have come to take over the North African campaign from Mussolini's stalled forces. Hitler unleashes a blitzkrieg in Eastern Europe opening up a two front war in Europe.

  • Episode 4The Sleeping Giant Awakens20 min

    Japan draws the United States into the war with attack on Pearl Harbor. Philippines, Guam, Wake Island and the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong also attacked and Japanese forces invade Thailand and Malaysia. In Eastern Europe, the Russians launch a massive counter-attack against the Germans.

  • Episode 5The World at War20 min

    Rommel's forces retreat in North Africa. German Army puts Leningrad under siege that would last until early 1944. The British Colonies in Asia fall to the Japanese. A look at the U.S. fighter planes in service at the outbreak of war. With the United States now engaged a look at the World at War.

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Edward Feuerherd

Director

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