
S01E01 Dunkirk
In May 1940, a German offensive traps the British on the French coast, but a heroic civilian effort evacuates the troops and inspires an entire nation.
In early 1945, US Marines invade Iwo Jima and face an appallingly bloody battle for control of the island, to the dismay of the public back home.
Gripping historical footage and expert commentary give detailed insights into the leading figures and decisive turning points of World War II.