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World War II in Colour · S1E6 — The Mediterranean and North Africa
Season 1 episodes
1. The Gathering StormSep 4, 2009
2. Lightning WarSep 4, 2009
3. Britain at BaySep 9, 2009
4. Hitler Strikes EastSep 18, 2009
5. Red Sun RampantSep 25, 2009
6. The Mediterranean and North AfricaOct 2, 2009
7. Turning the TideOct 9, 2009
8. The Soviet SteamrollerOct 16, 2009
9. OverlordOct 23, 2009
10. Closing the RingOct 30, 2009
11. The Island WarNov 6, 2009
12. Victory in EuropeNov 13, 2009
13. Victory in the PacificNov 20, 2009Synopsis
Mussolini’s lifelong ambition had been to resurrect the grandeur of the Roman Empire. Unfortunately, he possessed no military aptitude. Following setbacks in North Africa and Greece, his armies were in retreat. Hitler now confronted a perilous dilemma: divert troops from other theaters of war to aid his Italian ally, or abandon Mussolini to his fate? He chose support—a decision that would ultimately lead to ruin for both. Hitler would lose hundreds of thousands of soldiers, while Mussolini would
