The World at War

  • Premiered: Oct 1973
  • Episodes: 26
  • Followers: 74
  • Ended
  • ITV1
  • Wednesday at 21
  • Documentary History Mini-series War

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Home Fires: Britain (1940 - 1944)
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Air date
Feb 13, 1974
Finding strength in unity at home in Britain during the war, it was a time of gas masks, Winston Churchill, Dig for Victory, evacuation, George Formby, the Land Army, ITMA, the Squander Bug and the Beveridge Report.
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The Two Deaths of Adolf Hitler
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Apr 30, 1975
Years after his death, mystery still surrounds the circumstances under which Adolf Hitler ended his life. Did he die from a self-inflicted gunshot? Or did he swallow cyanide with his recent bride Eva Braun?
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The Final Solution: Part 1
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Aug 12, 1975
Examining the growth of the Nazi racial doctrines from their origins to 1939, we see the terrifying and unforgettable stories as told by death camp survivors and also compelling interviews with German participants.
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The Final Solution: Part 2
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Aug 19, 1975
Archive photographs and shocking footage filmed by the Nazis themselves, capture the full horror of Germany's systematic extermination of millions of Jews and other non-Aryan civilians. .. show full overview
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Warrior
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Nov 11, 1975
Reflections of men at war compiled from interviews and archive film obtained for The World at War series. A measured and decidedly unromantic look at the heat of battle, Warrior weaves .. show full overview
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Hitler's Germany: The People's Community (1933–1939)
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Aug 11, 1976
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Hitler's Germany: Total War (1939–1945)
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Aug 18, 1976
Continuing the in-depth look at Hitler's regime through the lives of ordinary citizens, this special presentation shows how they coped with mass bombing, invasion and ultimately defeat.
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The Making of 'The World at War' Series
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Jan 01, 1989
This is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the individuals, the technology, and the historical resources that made this examination of World War II such a powerful and unforgettable visual experience.
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Secretary to Hitler
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Feb 03, 1992
Traudl Junge found herself in Berlin during the war because she wanted to be a ballet dancer. A friend told her about a job vacancy in Hitler's chancellery; she applied for it and .. show full overview
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From War to Peace
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Feb 03, 1992
Renowned historian Stephen Ambrose examines the aftermath of World War II. Was peace truly gained? Or did a new war with weapons of policy take its place?
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Making the Series: A 30th Anniversary Retrospective
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Oct 31, 2003
In this 2 hour 30th Anniversary retrospective, we commemorate the original 1973 broadcast with new interviews with the makers of the programme.
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Experiences of War: Imperial War Museum Extended Interviews
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Aug 24, 2004
Prominent scholars and military figures recount specifics of the war, from first hand accounts of Okinawa to the D-Day landing and analyse key wartime actions in these previously unseen .. show full overview
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Who Won World War II
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Nov 16, 2010
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Restoring 'The World at War'
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Nov 16, 2010
This featurette shows how the documentary was treated with high-definition picture and surround sound to make the series stand out like never before. High-definition editors focused .. show full overview
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Experiences of War
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Nov 16, 2010
Previously unseen and extended interviews from The World at War film archives held at the Imperial War Museum.
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Reflection of Men at War
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Nov 16, 2010
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