World War II in Colour

World War II in Colour presents the major events and battles of the Second World War through footage that has been colorized using advanced techniques. This 13-episode television series, narrated by Robert Powell, offers a fresh perspective on the 20th century’s most significant conflict by combining both original and colorized archival material.

The documentary covers various aspects of the war, including the Western Front, Eastern Front, North African Campaign, and the Pacific War. It provides insights into the strategies and battles of World War II, incorporating information from recently released government papers, newly divulged documents, files, photographs, and code-breaking revelations from both sides of the Atlantic.

Each episode focuses on specific periods or campaigns of the war, presenting them in chronological order. The series begins with the events leading up to the conflict, including the rise of fascism in Europe and Japanese aggression in Asia. It then progresses through key moments such as the fall of France, the Battle of Britain, Operation Barbarossa, the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the D-Day landings.

The documentary also addresses lesser-known aspects of the war, including the role of espionage, technological advancements, and the impact of the conflict on civilian populations. It covers the Holocaust and other atrocities committed during the war, providing a sobering look at the human cost of the conflict.

As the series progresses, it details the turning points of the war, including the Soviet counteroffensive, the Allied invasion of Italy, and the island-hopping campaign in the Pacific. The final episodes focus on the collapse of Nazi Germany, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the aftermath of the war, including the division of Europe and the beginnings of the Cold War.