The Last Days of World War II (2005): S01E07 – April 01-07

Introduction The Last Days of World War II is a 26 part war documentary covering the final six months of combat in weekly segments, hosted by Greg Stebner, and published by History Channel in 2005. Outline By the first week of April, 1944, tensions among the Allies were heating up. When Eisenhower decided to stop…

Andrew Marshall

23/03/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

The Last Days of World War II is a 26 part war documentary covering the final six months of combat in weekly segments, hosted by Greg Stebner, and published by History Channel in 2005.

Outline

By the first week of April, 1944, tensions among the Allies were heating up. When Eisenhower decided to stop his advance at Elbe River, it let the Soviets take Berlin. In Bavaria, forces headed toward what they thought would be a Nazi final stand. And half a world away, men and machinery geared up for “Operation Iceberg,” the Battle for Okinawa. 172,000 troops would meet staunch opposition from the island’s fanatical Japanese defenders.

The Last Days of World War II Series

You can find a full index and overview of The Last Days of World War II here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 01 April 2005.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 60 minutes (per episode).
Country: UK.
Language: English.