World at War

The critically acclaimed documentary series with revealing detail and footage of World War II, narrated by legend Laurence Olivier.

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The World at War
World at War

Series 1 | Episode 21

The final death throes of the Third Reich described by Laurence Olivier. Hitler retreats to his bunker as Germany crumbles around him and Allied troops arrive in Berlin.

The World at War
World at War

Series 1 | Episode 20

How did Heinrich Himmler plan to realise Hitler's vision of a pure Aryan Germany? Actor Laurence Olivier explains as he narrates the acclaimed documentary series about WWII.

The World at War
World at War

Series 1 | Episode 19

Laurence Olivier provides the narration to this World War II retrospective. Hear how 1944 saw the steady disintegration of the German war machine, as the Allies advanced.

The World at War
World at War

Series 1 | Episode 18

Hear how the Netherlands lived under Nazi rule for four years and how its people decided where their loyalties lay. Narrated by the the late, great Laurence Olivier.

The World at War
World at War

Series 1 | Episode 17

England became a supply dump as the British and Americans assembled the largest invasion fleet in history for Operation Overlord on 6 June 1944. Laurence Olivier tells all.

The World at War
World at War

Series 1 | Episode 16

Laurence Olivier narrates this 26-part series, a milestone in TV history. Germany's progress loses momentum as the tide of the war turns in favour of the Allies.

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About The World at War

About The World at War

The World at War remains the most impacting and definitive account of WWII ever televised

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