World War II in Colour

2009 · Miniseries · TV-PG · 60 min · ★ 7.6

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This 13-episode documentary series recounts the major events of World War II across the Western and Eastern fronts and the Pacific. Using a mix of original and colorized archival footage with straightforward narration and maps, it aims to connect the key campaigns and turning points into a clear, episode-by-episode overview.

Also known as World War II in HD Colour

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Years: 2009
Release date: 2009-09-04
Network: Military Channel, PLANÈTE+
Language: English
Rated: TV-PG
Runtime: 60 min
Max quality: HD
TMDB rating: 7.6/10 (278 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a straightforward, episode-by-episode WWII overview with colorized archival footage, similar to Apocalypse: The Second World War or Greatest Events of WWII in Colour; Not for you if you dislike recolored footage, heavy battle focus, or debates about bias.

Pros: easy to follow; detailed war overview; impactful color footage | Cons: colorization feels unnatural; uneven footage quality; can feel one-sided