Introduction

The World at War is a 26-episode British television documentary series chronicling the events of the Second World War.

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Outline

The history of the Nazi persecution of the Jews, showing events leading to the “Final Solution”. Footage and Interviews with SS officers and Jewish survivors from various countries describe how the extermination camps operated and what existence was like there.

Genocide (1941 to 1945) chronicles the founding of the SS and follows the development of Nazi racial theory. It ends with the implementation of the Final Solution.

Interviewees include Karl Wolff, Wilhelm Höttl, Rudolf Vrba, Primo Levi, Richard Böck, and Anthony Eden.

The World at War Series

You can find a full index and outline of The World at War Series here.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 27 March 1974.
• Running Time: 52 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.