The fate of the island of Malta hung by a thread during the war. Using drones, experts explore the defences of Malta to understand how the island survived.
All episodes for series 1 of World War 2 From Above
S1 E1 · The Siege of Malta
S1 E2 · Battle of the Bulge
Experts tell the story of African American troops who fought a war against racism.
S1 E3 · Monte Cassino
With drone technology experts scan the site of one of the longest campaigns of WWII.
S1 E5 · Battle for the Skies
For the first time in history, the theatre of war takes place mainly in the air.
S1 E6 · Nazi War Machine
Using drones, experts revisit some of the key sites across the former Third Reich.
Could Hitler Have Been Stopped? The Politics Of Appeasment
Description: Two-part documentary considering how Hitler could have been stopped.; Category: Military & War; 2 episodes available.
Rise of the Nazis
Description: Series examining how Adolf Hitler and the Nazi's seized power in Germany during the 1930s.; Category: Military & War; 3 episodes available.
Secret Nazi Bases
Description: Documentary series uncovering and examining hidden structures built by the Nazis.; Category: Military & War; 18 episodes available.
D-Day: Last Words
Description: The recollections of those involved in D-Day on June 6, 1944.; Category: Military & War; 2 episodes available.
Warbird Workshop
Description: The battle to keep historic warplanes in the air.; Category: Military & War; 10 episodes available.
True Evil: The Making Of A Nazi
Description: Documentary exploring the transformation of ordinary men into Nazi criminals.; Category: Military & War; 6 episodes available.
The Great War in Numbers
Description: Documentary series that tells the story of World War I, from outbreak to conclusion.; Category: Military & War; 6 episodes available.
Last Heroes of D-Day
Description: Dan Snow reveals how the D-Day landings were conducted.; Category: Military & War; 2 episodes available.
The Battle of Britain
Description: An in-depth look at one of the most pivotal battles of the war.; Category: Military & War; 1 episode available.
Hitler: Countdown to War
Description: An intriguing look at the countdown to World War II through the eyes of Adolf Hitler.; Category: Military & War; 3 episodes available.
Hitler's Supercars
Description: The rise of Nazi Germany's speed record cars of the 1930s.; Category: History; 1 episode available.
Churchill's Bid to Abolish Britain
Description: This ambitious, striking film challenges our understanding of the Second World War.; Category: History; 1 episode available.
