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The World at War

A documentary series that chronicles the history of World War II, tracing its roots to the 1920s, through the war's aftermath, and the enduring influence it exerted on countless lives.

Director(s)

Hugh Ragett

Peter Batty

Where to watch

Amazon Video

Amazon Video

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Cast & Crew

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Narrator

Hugh Ragett

Hugh Ragett

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Peter Batty

Peter Batty

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Details

GenresDocumentary, War & Politics
Seasons1
Episodes26
Runtime~56 mins
Total Runtime~24h 3 mins
Languageen
Age RatingTV-PG
Produced InUnited Kingdom

Reviews

SWITCH.

10/10

I'd been keen to tackle 'The World at War' for years, even despite its length and age, but I was not at all prepared for how contemporary and powerful an experience it would be. Of course, there are gaps in the story that we've only been able to fill with time, but even after nearly fifty years, it's hard to imagine another documentary series doing a better job at capturing the full, furious scope of the Second World War. Its influence on documentary television is evident from the moment it begins, with its DNA evident even in the work of Ken Burns. 'The World at War' wholly deserves its reputation as a landmark series, and this preservation in the high definition format. - Daniel Lammin Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-world-at-war-the-landmark-documentary-series-restored-in-high-definition

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The World At War 1973(World War II Documentary) 01.A New Germany (1933–1939)