Heroes of World War II Documentary Series Overview (2004)

Introduction There are two documentaries with the same title: one from 2002-2003 (with Walter Cronkite) and one from 2004 (with Robert Powell). Outline A series of documentaries about people that made a major difference to the outcome of World War II. Narrated by Robert Powell and including interviews with the people themselves and/or those that…

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

A series of documentaries about people that made a major difference to the outcome of World War II. Narrated by Robert Powell and including interviews with the people themselves and/or those that knew them well. These interviews are mixed with a lot of contemporary footage showing the significant events covered.

Heroes of World War II Series (2004)

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 Stopped 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.
Episode 11: Tanks.
Episode 12: Midget Submarines.
Episode 13: Aircraft Carriers.
Episode 14: Fighter-Bombers.

Production & Filming Details

Director(s):
- Jonathan Martin
Producer(s):
- Philip Nugus
Writer(s):
Music:
Cinematography:
Editor(s):
- Noel Curry
Production:
- Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd.
Distributor(s):
Release Date: January 2004
Running Time:23 minutes.
Rating: TV-14.
Country: UK.
Language: English.