WWII in HD — Season 1
Decades hidden away, three thousand hours of lost color film are finally revealed. *WWII in HD* offers an unprecedented look at the Second World War, immersing viewers in the conflict from both Allied and Axis perspectives—all in stunning, full HD color. This groundbreaking documentary brings history to life through the intimate accounts found within soldiers’ personal diaries. Remarkably, despite regulations against carrying them, many U.S. troops secretly documented their experiences, creating a trove of raw, firsthand observations about life on and off the battlefield. Combining these poignant diary entries with other historical records, breathtaking HD color footage, and location shoots across the globe, *WWII in HD* transforms those voices into a visceral and unforgettable experience. Meticulously restored from rare archival sources discovered worldwide, this series delivers a portrait of World War II unlike anything seen before.
As darkness descends, Europe succumbs to the grip of Nazi power. America, caught off guard and ill-prepared, endured a devastating blow with the attack on Pearl Harbor. The harsh realities of war soon unfolded in North Africa and at Guadalc…
The Allied nations confront the formidable might of the Axis powers, success remaining a distant prospect. Charles Scheffel clashes with Rommel’s troops in Tunisia, while Jack Werner endures fierce fighting in the northern Pacific.
The assault on Tarawa unfolded as one of the most brutal engagements to date, claiming countless lives. Simultaneously, MacArthur continued his island-hopping campaign, while along Italy’s front lines, another soldier fell.
Preparations unfolded amongst the Allied forces for the invasion of France. Bert Stiles and the men of the Eighth Air Force worked tirelessly to secure the airspace above Normandy, even as the conflict in the Pacific deepened into a frustra…
Following the landings on D-Day, Allied forces found themselves entangled within Normandy’s dense network of hedgerows, and on Saipan, a hard-won victory descended into grim tragedy.
Driven by urgency, Allied forces surged towards Germany even as American Marines fought fiercely for every inch of territory on Peleliu and throughout the brutal expanse of the Pacific.
As American troops landed in the Philippines, Shelby Westbrook’s plane was brought down over Europe. Meanwhile, Jack Yusen faced peril beneath the waves when his vessel sank following a courageous fight.
The fighting for Iwo Jima unfolds as a brutal tapestry of suffering and extraordinary courage. Meanwhile, pilot Bert Stiles finds himself locked in a deadly aerial duel with a German fighter, an encounter that ends tragically. Across the oc…
The Allied forces faced their most perilous moment at the Battle of the Bulge, where Rockie Blunt narrowly escaped with his life. Simultaneously, on Okinawa, the Japanese launched a desperate and defiant last stand. Meanwhile, Adolf Hitler …
The finish line looms, yet Okinawa proves a brutal barrier to triumph. The Third Reich collapses with a solitary shot. America deals the decisive blow to Japan, and the world rejoices at the demise of the Axis powers.
