World War 2 from above

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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World War 2 From Above
World War 2 from above

Series 1 | Episode 4

Experts uncover a WWII German trench system revealing a daring commando raid to capture it. And, the sunken remains of a tank show how dangerous preparations for D-Day were.

World War 2 From Above
World War 2 from above

Series 1 | Episode 3

Equipped with cutting edge drone technology, a team of battlefield experts set out to scan the site of one of the longest and bloodiest campaigns of World War II.

World War 2 From Above
World War 2 from above

Series 1 | Episode 2

Few know the involvement of African American troops in the Battle of the Bulge. Experts tell the story of those who fought a war against racism in a segregated army.

World War 2 From Above
World War 2 from above

Series 1 | Episode 1

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.