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World War 2 From Above

1 Series ∙ 6 Episodes ∙ Military & War

In this six-part series, battlefield historians and military experts utilise cutting edge, drone mounted technology to re-examine some of the second world war's most iconic sites.

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All episodes for series 1 of World War 2 From Above

S1 E1 · The Siege of Malta

Using drones, experts explore the defences of Malta to understand how the island survived.

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 E4 · D-Day

The sunken remains of a tank show how dangerous preparations for D-Day were.

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.

Adolf Hitler's War

Rise of the Nazis

Warbird Workshop

New Episodes

Secret Nazi Bases

WW2-Battles for Europe

Nazi Murder Mysteries

World War Weird

Nazi Hunters

Churchill's Bid to Abolish Britain

The Black Panthers of WW2

The Buildings That Fought Hitler