The World at War is a documentary series that provides a detailed and comprehensive account of World War II, covering various aspects such as military strategy, war propaganda, military operations, and the impact of the war on different nations. It includes scenes in black and white, portraying the devastation, mass killings, and the sacrifices made by soldiers. The series also explores the alliances, failed strategies, and the atrocities committed during the war.
This historical survey of the First World War was produced and aired by CBS to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the opening of hostilities. The series used footage that was shot during the era of the war. Much of the footage had never been aired on television before.
Apocalypse: The Second World War is a gripping documentary series that explores the events and consequences of World War II. It showcases the carnage, mass murder, and institutional brutality that occurred during the war, highlighting the experiences of soldiers and the devastating impact of bombings. The series delves into the alliances formed by the Allies and the military strategies employed by Nazi Germany. It also sheds light on the Holocaust, providing a comprehensive understanding of one of the darkest chapters in human history.
World War Two: Behind Closed Doors is a documentary TV show that explores the untold stories and hidden aspects of the Second World War. It focuses on the secret negotiations, political leaders, and major events that shaped the outcome of the war.
Cold War is a documentary TV show that delves into the political and military confrontations between the United States and the Soviet Union in the post-World War II era. It examines the tense and complex relations between the two superpowers, their competition for world dominance, and the impact of the Cold War on international relations. The show explores topics such as the arms race, the formation of military alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact, propaganda campaigns, and the constant threat of nuclear war.
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It chronicles World War I over eight episodes. It was narrated by Dame Judi Dench in the UK and Salome Jens in the United States. The series won two Primetime Emmy Awards: one for Jeremy Irons for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, the other for Outstanding Informational Series. In 1997, it was given a Peabody Award.
A group of history experts from London's King's College has created this documentary series that tries to assess the key political figures of WWII.
This docudrama revisits one of the most astounding military campaigns and defeats in history, Napoleon's attempted invasion of Russia.
Putin, Russia and the West is a four-part British documentary television series first shown in January and February 2012 on BBC Two about the relationship between Vladimir Putin's Russia and the West. The series is produced by Norma Percy, whose previous series include The Death of Yugoslavia, Israel and the Arabs: Elusive Peace, and Iran and the West. The documentary was criticized by some dissidents for being an apology for Putin's regime.
Ring Raiders is an animated television series based on a 1980s toy line made by Matchbox.
During the early 19th century, Captain Horatio Hornblower of the British Navy finds himself facing numerous challenges, including engaging in naval battles, forming alliances, and dealing with personal loss.
September 3rd, 1939. Britain and France declare war on Nazi Germany, only two days after the Wehrmacht invades Poland. This day, the sad date when the fate of the world changed forever, the Phoney War began: eight months of uncertainty, preparations, evacuations and skirmishes.
Napoleon's extraordinary rise from obscure military man to hero of the French people convinces him that he is destined for greatness.
During the Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower faces a challenging examination for promotion in the Royal Navy. Along with the threat of war and the plague looming over his ship, Hornblower must demonstrate his heroism and leadership skills under intense pressure.
Cleopatra toys with Mark Antony who wants to merge his Rome with her Egypt.
On operated by Prussian prime minister Otto von Bismarck the German Empire is finally founded in 1871 on the floors of Versailles castle, ancestral seat of the French monarchy.
There is this little small-island kingdom located off the South China coast and the United States offers a pact of economic aid and military assistance if needed.
Filmmaker Jan Nemec and his crew risked their lives to create this historic documentary account of the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. The award-winning work is the only filmed record of the invasion. Oratorio for Prague began as a study of the liberalization of Czechoslovakia and then continued when the Russian forces moved in. The gripping footage was broadcast by television, providing the first report of the event. In addition to the news footage, the film features never-before-viewed scenes taken prior to the invasion that crushed Prague's anti-Communist movement.
In ancient Rome, the people finally oust their despised king, Tarquinius, and declare the city a republic. Tarquinius makes an alliance with the Etruscan king, Porsenna, to take back power in Rome, but a Roman general, the heroic Mucius, sets out to stop him.