1. The World at War
A documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced.
It has an average vote of 8.146 on TMDB.
2. An Ocean Apart
When the 20th century opened, Britain dominated world affairs, and America stood on the sidelines. Now their positions are reversed. This is the story of how it happened.
It has an average vote of 5.5 on TMDB.
3. Mega Machines
Unlock the secrets of iconic machines, such as roller coasters, bullet trains, and cargo planes. Transforming our understanding of the machines around us, the series goes inside, under, over, and through them, revealing how they were built, how they work, and more.
4. D-Day: The Total Story
This is the ultimate chronicle of the largest amphibious invasion in history. The momentous decisions and tragic losses, pitched battles and desperate strategies come alive with extensive footage from both Allied and Axis government vaults and revealing interviews with soldiers, commanders and civilians. Trace the development of D-Day from the initial plans and strategies to the final breakthrough that sent Allied troops roaring to Paris. Follow the strategies of Eisenhower, Montgomery, Marshall and Bradley and the counter-attacks and defenses of their German opponents. See how the heroism and valor of individual men was vital to salvaging success from plans that went awry in the first few minutes. And get an incredible, front-line view of the pitched battles that sent so many men to their grave.
5. Amour, haine et propagande (Amour, haine et propagande)
(Amour, haine et propagande)
6. Les Champions d'Hitler (Les Champions d'Hitler)
(Les Champions d'Hitler)
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
7. Hitler's Holocaust (Holokaust)
(Holokaust)
It has an average vote of 7.2 on TMDB.
8. The Iran-Iraq War: A Tragedy That Changed History
(The Iran-Iraq War: A Tragedy That Changed History)
9. Hitler: Uncovering His Fatal Obsession
After a terrible winter, 1942 starts badly for Stalin due to a ruthless Nazi campaign that leaves millions of Soviets captive and without food.
10. World War II: From the Frontlines
Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
It has an average vote of 8.009 on TMDB.
11. Shooting the War
Series looking at how WW2 was documented by German and British amateur home movie makers.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
12. Kekkonen (Kekkonen)
The whole story of Urho Kekkonen, the most important statesman during Finland's independence.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
13. Nazi Collaborators
As shown on TV, Nazi Collaborators explores the fascinating and often shocking tales of how individuals from all walks of life: the privileged; the political elite; ordinary working men; turned against their nations and races to fight alongside the Nazis during World War 2.</p><p></p><p>Many did it for financial gain, others for the promise of elevated status. Some believed that siding with imperialist Germans offered the best chance of survival for their people, whilst others later claim they would be killed if they refused.
It has an average vote of 7.5 on TMDB.
14. Hitler's Empire: The Post War Plan
Author and historian Guy Walters investigates the Nazi post-war plan for a new world order: from how Hitler began constructing buildings on a truly colossal scale for his new world capital to how a new and expanded Germany rising out of the ashes of conquered Europe would have meant slavery for millions.
15. World War Two: Behind Closed Doors
Documentary series using dramatic reconstructions and testimony from witnesses to reveal the 'behind closed doors' politics of the Second World War.
It has an average vote of 5.5 on TMDB.
16. Krigens terror (Krigens terror)
(Krigens terror)
17. The Bomber: Terror of WWII
Terror of the World: The story of a deadly war that intertwines Germany, Poland, Japan, Italy and Spain, and the remorseless development of weapons and bombers.
It has an average vote of 7.5 on TMDB.
18. Britain's Greatest Generation
Documentary series that tells the stories of the extraordinary last survivors of the generation who fought or lived through World War II.
19. David Jason's Secret Service
Actor and British national treasure Sir David Jason travels around the UK and beyond to reveal the secret places and people who act as guardians and gatekeepers of the incredible but true story of Britain’s spy history.
It has an average vote of 1 on TMDB.
20. Blitz: The Bombs That Changed Britain
Documentary series examining the effects of individual bombs that fell during the Blitz, from their initial impact on individual lives right through to their consequences for World War Two and the present day.
