Release Date

15 Nov, 2008

Runtime

00:50: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

4/1

Synopsis

The Second World War began on September 1, 1939, with the invasion of Poland and ended on May 8, 1945, as a global catastrophe with over 50 million deaths and devastated cities. Hitler’s expansion plans and Japan’s imperial ambitions led to bloody battles such as Stalingrad and Iwo Jima, the bombing of German cities, and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. SPIEGEL-TV author Michael Kloft recounts the war’s chronology and presents rare, partly unpublished footage from both the front lines and the home front, beyond propaganda. He is supported by experts Antony Beevor, Jörg Friedrich, and Rolf-Dieter Müller, who provide insights into military strategies and personal stories. Together, they create a comprehensive portrait of the Second World War.

Original Title

Als die Welt in Flammen stand: Die Chronik des Zweiten Weltkriegs

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Season 1

15 Nov, 2008

Created By

Michael Kloft

Actors

Jörg Friedrich

Rolf-Dieter Müller

Antony Beevor

Crew

Michael Kloft