Winston Churchill's pledge to lead the wartime coalition government with "blood, toil, tears and sweat" was put to the test mere days after his appointment, as the Low Countries faced imminent invasion by the Nazis.
1. The Road to War (September - December 1939)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The opening skirmishes of World War II unfold as Adolf Hitler's troops invade...
2. Battle Lines Drawn (January - March 1940)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The dawn of a new year brings uncertainty to Britain as rationing is introduc...
3. First Blood (April - June 1940)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020Winston Churchill's pledge to lead the wartime coalition government with "blo...
4. Britain Under Attack (July - September 1940)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The German Führer, having secured mainland Europe, focused on Operation Seali...
5. Fighting Further Afield (October - December 1940)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The global conflict intensifies as Japan joins the Tripartite Pact, amplifyin...
6. On Land, In the Air and All at Sea (January - March 1941)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The Luftwaffe intensified its aerial assault on Britain, while the German Afr...
7. The Blitz, the Bismarck and Barbarossa (April - June 1941)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020As the Blitz subsided, Hitler redirected his focus towards the East, while th...
8. Russian Roulette (July - September 1941)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The German army's swift victory in Russia was hindered at every step, and des...
9. America at War (October - December 1941)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese air force on December 7th...
10. The Fall of Singapore (January - March 1942)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The tide of war shifts as Britain is no longer fighting Hitler alone, with th...
11. Battle of Midway and Beyond (April - June 1942)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The American Navy refocused after Pearl Harbor, achieving a major win in the ...
12. El Alamein to Stalingrad (July - September 1942)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020Rommel's forces are poised to make a breakthrough at El Alamein, but the arri...
13. The Tide Begins to Turn (October- December 1942)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020As 1942 drew to a close, the Allies gained momentum, with the British breakin...
14. Facing the Music (January - March 1943)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The German Sixth Army at Stalingrad was left with no choice but to surrender,...
15. Resistance is Never Futile (April - June 1943)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The Warsaw Ghetto uprising, fueled by desperation and defiance, unfolded as P...
16. Tentative Steps (July - September 1943)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The Allies, fueled by their North African triumph, set their sights on retaki...
17. New Challenges (October - December 1943)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020As the war rages on, Hitler's fortunes dwindle on multiple fronts, while the ...
18. Blueprint for Victory (January - March 1944)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020As spring arrives, the world holds its breath as Allied forces gear up for Op...
19. D-Day at Last (April - June 1944)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The element of surprise played a crucial role in the success of the D-Day lan...
20. Liberty, Equality and Fraternity (July - September 1944)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The liberation of France sparks widespread jubilation among its citizens, who...
21. Onwards, Ever Onwards (October- December 1944)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The Allies face a devastating surprise attack by the Germans in the Ardennes ...
22. The Race for Berlin (January - March 1945)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The Russians advanced towards Germany from the East, while the Western allies...
23. Churchill's Finest Hour (April - June 1945)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020The curtain closes on World War II as the Russians claim Berlin, while Hitler...
24. Brave New World (July - September 1945)
Aired: Oct 2, 2020As Europe begins to rebuild after a devastating war, Japan remains steadfast ...
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