Twentieth Century Battlefields(2007)
Overview
Father-and-son team Peter and Dan Snow embark on an epic journey to describe battles that transformed the 20th century. Known for its extensive use of "sand table" CGI effects to help viewers visualize the battles.
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Miniseries
8 episodes • 2007
Miniseries
8 episodes • 2007
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1918 Western Front | Jun 4, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 2 | 1942 Midway | Jun 11, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 3 | 1942 Stalingrad | Jun 18, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 4 | 1951 Korea | Jun 25, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 5 | 1968 Vietnam | Jul 2, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 6 | 1973 Middle East | Jul 9, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 7 | 1982 Falklands | Jul 16, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 8 | 1991 Gulf | Jul 23, 2007 | 0.0 |
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