World War Two: A Timewatch Guide

Professor Saul David uses the BBC archive to chart the history of the world's most destructive war, by chronicling how the story of the battle has changed. As new information has come to light, and forgotten stories are remembered, the history of World War Two evolves. The BBC has followed that evolution, and this programme examines the most important stories, and how our understanding of them has been re-defined since the war ended over 70 years ago.

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The Knights Templar: From History To Legend

The Knights Templar: From History To Legend

2008

Cherry Blossoms in the Air - The Suicide Raiders - Oh, Buddies!

Cherry Blossoms in the Air - The Suicide Raiders - Oh, Buddies!

1970

America

America

2013

Rudy Hernandez: Congressional Medal of Honor

Rudy Hernandez: Congressional Medal of Honor

2020

The Peaks of Zelengore

The Peaks of Zelengore

1976

Is Paris Burning?

Is Paris Burning?

1966

Piégé

Piégé

2014

Shanghai 1937: Where World War II Began

Shanghai 1937: Where World War II Began

2018

Rambo

Rambo

2008

The Counterfeiters

The Counterfeiters

2007

The Final Countdown

The Final Countdown

1980

The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line

1998

Frontline: The Tank Man

Frontline: The Tank Man

2006

El Alaméin

El Alaméin

1953

The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru

The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru

2024

Mount Liptak

Mount Liptak

2018

March 1945: Duel at the Cathedral

March 1945: Duel at the Cathedral

2015

See You

See You

1995

Carré rouge sur fond noir

Carré rouge sur fond noir

2013

Les Nordiques, Notre Équipe

Les Nordiques, Notre Équipe

2006