Heroes and Weapons of WWII Documentary Series Overview (2003)

Introduction World War II war documentary hosted by Robert Powell, and published by BBC in 2003. Outline Heroes of WWII The heroes on the battlefield, were matched by their civilian counterparts, who helped to liberate the free world by deciphering enemy codes, designing better aircraft and inventing war-winning machinery and ordnance. From pathfinding pilots to…

Andrew Marshall

27/05/2024

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

World War II war documentary hosted by Robert Powell, and published by BBC in 2003.

Outline

Heroes of WWII

The heroes on the battlefield, were matched by their civilian counterparts, who helped to liberate the free world by deciphering enemy codes, designing better aircraft and inventing war-winning machinery and ordnance. From pathfinding pilots to scientists, from the officers confronted with Hitler’s atrocities at Belsen to the inventors of radar ; they all played a part in hastening the end of the most cataclysmic conflict ever.

Weapons of WW II

In 1939, the world went to war using obsolete weaponry. In order to gain supremacy it was necessary for an army of designers, inventors and manufacturers to develop and manufacture more and more sophisticated killing machines. In this series “WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR II” the development of each weapon system is addressed from the outbreak of war through to its peak in 1945.

Heroes and Weapons of WWII Series

Heroes of WWII:
- Episode 01: The Men Who Invented Radar.
- Episode 02: The Man who Designed the Spitfire.
- Episode 03: The Man who Stood Up to Hitler.
- Episode 04: The Men who Cracked Enigma.
- Episode 05: The Men who Sank the Bismarck.
- Episode 06: The Man who Saved Britain’s Cities.
- Episode 07: The Man who Hoodwinked Hitler.
- Episode 08: The Men who Liberated Belsen.
- Episode 09: The Men who Lit Up Germany.
- Episode 10: The Men Behind D-Day.

Weapons of WWII:
- Episode 11: Tanks.
- Episode 12: Midget Submarines.
- Episode 13: Gliders.
- Episode 14: Aircraft Carriers.
- Episode 15: Fighter Bombers.
- Episode 16: Heavy Bombers.
- Episode 17: The Battleship.
- Episode 18: Rockets.
- Episode 19: Fast Attack Boats.
- Episode 20: The Machine Gun.

Production & Filming Details

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- Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd (for BBC Worldwide Ltd)
Distributor(s):
- BBC
Release Date: 2003.
Running time: ?
Rating: 15.
Country: UK.
Language: English.