Documentary
War & Politics

The Great Tank Battles: World War II

In four thrilling segments, this two-disc set tells the thundering story of the most dramatic armored vehicle showdowns in World War II history. Early in the conflict, the seemingly unstoppable Nazi Panzers held the power, but Allied tanks such as the Soviet T-34 and the British Matilda II eventually gained the upper hand. And Gen. George Patton's superior firepower ultimately sealed the fate of the Axis forces.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

The Great Tank Battles: World War II

First Air Date

June 12, 2001

Last Air Date

July 3, 2001

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

DeltaTotal Content Digital

Networks

S01E04

Out-Blitzing the Blitzkrieg

The fourth episode sees the Germans well and truly on the retreat and the Allies are able to successfully implement operation Husky - the landing on Sicily - where General Montgomery and the American General George Smith Patton ousted the Germans in little over five weeks. On the Eastern Front General Zhukov inflicted heavy defeat on the Germans now having the new T - 54 tank available.

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