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S4.E1 ∙ The Battle of Kursk

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

In the summer of 1943 more than 2,000,000 men of the German and Russian Armies and over 6,000 tanks were gathered together near the Russian town of Kursk. The scene was set for one of the war s most crucial engagements the outcome of which would have a vital bearing on the outcome of the conflict. This is a brand new episode from the landmark television series Battlefield . Featuring fascinating archive footage from all over the world the programme includes a review of the political and military situation before the battle, portraits of leaders and commanders, an explanation of weapons and tactics and the story of the battle itself. Vivid graphics place the battle into the context of the war as a whole.

8.2 /10

S4.E2 ∙ Airwar Over Germany

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

The Allied bombing campaign of Germany in World War 2.

8 /10

S4.E3 ∙ Manchuria: The Forgotten Victory

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Tim Pigott-Smith narrates the story of the Soviet victory over the mighty Japanese Kwangtung Army in the mountains of Manchuria, which is one of the least known of the Second World War.

8.1 /10

S4.E4 ∙ Pearl Harbor

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

A look at the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor and the fall of Singapore detailing the reasons, the national leaders and commanders involved, and the equipment used by both sides.

7.9 /10

S4.E5 ∙ Guadalcanal

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Tim Pigott-Smith narrates the story of the battle for Guadalcanal and the capture of this strategically crucial island in World War 2 during which more than 25,000 Japanese lost their lives.

7.6 /10

S4.E6 ∙ The Siege of Leningrad

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Tim Pigott-Smith narrates the story of one of the Second World War's most harrowing episodes - the 890-day siege of the Soviet Union's second city Leningrad which was not liberated until January 1944.

7.8 /10