World War II in Colour(2009)
Overview
World War II In Colour is a 13-episode television documentary miniseries recounting the events of World War II narrated by Robert Powell. The show covers the Western Front, Eastern Front, and the Pacific War. It is on syndication in America on the Military Channel. This series is in full color, combining both original and colorized footage.
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Miniseries
13 episodes • 2009Avg: 6.9Golden Era
Miniseries
13 episodes • 2009Avg: 6.9Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gathering Storm | Sep 4, 2009 | 7.3 |
| 2 | Lightning War | Sep 4, 2009 | 6.8 |
| 3 | Britain at Bay | Sep 9, 2009 | 6.8 |
| 4 | Hitler Strikes East | Sep 18, 2009 | 6.8 |
| 5 | Red Sun Rampant | Sep 25, 2009 | 6.8 |
| 6 | The Mediterranean and North Africa | Oct 2, 2009 | 6.8 |
| 7 | Turning the Tide | Oct 9, 2009 | 6.8 |
| 8 | The Soviet Steamroller | Oct 16, 2009 | 6.7 |
| 9 | Overlord | Oct 23, 2009 | 6.8 |
| 10 | Closing the Ring | Oct 30, 2009 | 6.8 |
| 11 | The Island War | Nov 6, 2009 | 6.8 |
| 12 | Victory in Europe | Nov 13, 2009 | 7.0 |
| 13 | Victory in the Pacific | Nov 20, 2009 | 7.3 |
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