Introduction

Footage of the most dramatic moments from World War II is restored in colour and high definition for this historical 13-part documentary series.

Rare footage, state-of-the-art colourisation and newly uncovered documents are used in this examination of the strategies and battles of World War II.

Outline of Episode 6

The war in North Africa, critical due to its location and oil reserves, starts well under Rommel’s leadership but soon deteriorates for the Axis.

World War II in Colour Series

• Episode 01: The Gathering Storm.
• Episode 02: Lightning War.
• Episode 03: Britain at Bay.
• Episode 04: Hitler Strikes East.
• Episode 05: Red Sun Rampant.
• Episode 06: The Mediterranean and North Africa.
• Episode 07: Turning the Tide.
• Episode 08: The Soviet Steamroller.
• Episode 09: Overlord.
• Episode 10: Closing the Ring.
• Episode 11: The Island War.
• Episode 12: Victory in Europe.
• Episode 13: Victory in the Pacific.

Production & Filming Details

• Narrator: Robert Powell.
• Released Date: 2009 (UK), 2010 (US).
• Running time: 51 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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