Heroes of World War II (2004): S01E09 – The Men Who Lit Up Germany

Introduction There are two documentaries with the same title: one from 2002-2003 (with Walter Cronkite) and one from 2004 (with Robert Powell). Outline The story of the pathfinder squadrons who marked the way for the bombers attacking Nazi Germany. Heroes of World War II Series (2004) You can find an overview and episode guide for…

Andrew Marshall

10/02/2025

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War, World War Two

Introduction

There are two documentaries with the same title: one from 2002-2003 (with Walter Cronkite) and one from 2004 (with Robert Powell).

Outline

The story of the pathfinder squadrons who marked the way for the bombers attacking Nazi Germany.

Heroes of World War II Series (2004)

You can find an overview and episode guide for Heroes of World War II (2004) here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: January 2004
Running Time:23 minutes.
Rating: TV-14.
Country: UK.
Language: English.