World War II in Colour is a TV mini-series starring Robert Powell, Swaylee Loughnane, and Mamoru Shigemitsu. Recounts the events of world War II in color.
Release Date: September 2009
10. Turning the Tide
Air Date: 9 Oct. 2009Season 1, Episode 7
Allies turn the tide in the Atlantic, where initially German U-Boats harass freely convoys to supply Britain. The Kriegsmarine calls off their submarines. The route to bring American soldiers who will land on D-Day is clear.
9. Overlord
Air Date: 23 Oct. 2009Season 1, Episode 9
After a careful campaign of disinformation that throws the German defenders off-guard, the Western Allies finally land on Normandy. After fierce fighting, they establish a foothold in Europe. France is liberated.
8. Hitler Strikes East
Air Date: 18 Sep. 2009Season 1, Episode 4
The German invasion of Russia from Operation Barbarossa on 22 June 1941 to Kursk on 5 July 1943.
7. Closing the Ring
Air Date: 30 Oct. 2009Season 1, Episode 10
The Western Allies secure supply routes that will allow them to enter Germany, and the Ardennes counter-offensive fails. The Red Army advances rapidly, and Stalin shows uses the war for Empire-building. The SS implements the Holocaust.
6. Red Sun Rampant
Air Date: 28 Sep. 2009Season 1, Episode 5
Japan attacks the USA on 7 Dec 1941. For the next 6 months, they continue to have successful attacks. However, by the end of the battle for Guadalcanal in Feb 1943, they are completely on the defensive.
5. Lightning War
Air Date: 4 Sep. 2009Season 1, Episode 2
Country after European country falls before the unstoppable German blitzkrieg.
4. Britain at Bay
Air Date: 9 Sep. 2009Season 1, Episode 3
Germany makes critical errors during the bombing of Britain.
3. The Gathering Storm
Air Date: 4 Sep. 2009Season 1, Episode 1
The activities of nations after World War I that lead to World War II.
2. The Mediterranean and North Africa
Air Date: 2 Oct. 2009Season 1, Episode 6
Italy’s failed attacks in the Mediterranean region draw in the Germans.
1. Victory in the Pacific
Air Date: 20 Nov. 2009Season 1, Episode 13
Japan keeps continues its suicidal resistance, and invading it looks costly. After 2 atomic bombs, the Emperor intervenes and stops the War. Stalin grabs territory in East Asia. The War is over, and the Atomic Era and the Cold War start.