Introduction
In this six-part series, battlefield historians and military experts utilise cutting edge, drone mounted technology to re-examine some of the second world war’s most iconic sites.
Also known as WW2 from Above, WWII by Drone, and World War 2 by Drone.
Outline
Deep in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium, a team of World War II archaeologists are examining the location of the Battle of the Bulge. Using a drone equipped with the latest Lidar technology, they are searching for the fighting positions of the African American 333rd Field Artillery Battalion, a unit that was brutally massacred by Nazi troops after their capture. Follow the modern-day investigation and revisit the battle that helped determine the outcome of WWII while also paving the way towards the desegregation of the US Army.
World War Two by Drone Series
You can find a full index and overview of World War Two by Drone here.
Production & Filming Details
- Release Date: 08 February 2021.
- Running Time: 60 minutes.
- Rating: Unknown.
- Country: UK.
- Language: English.
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