World War 2 from Above

2021•1 series

Available on U&Yesterday

Historians and military experts re-examine the key battle sites of World War Two by using footage captured by drones. From the coasts of the Mediterranean to the forests of Poland, and the cities of Europe, many places still bear the battle scars of the conflict. From submarine wrecks tin Malta to a top-secret research base in Scotland, historians use drones and 3D modelling to take a closer look at places shaped by the war. In the process, the experts make new discoveries and reveal untold stories.

Episode 1Siege of Malta

The fate of the island of Malta hung by a thread during the war. Using drones, experts explore the defences of Malta to understand how the island survived.

Episode 2Battle of the Bulge

Few know the involvement of African American troops in the Battle of the Bulge. Experts tell the story of those who fought a war against racism in a segregated army.

Episode 3Monte Cassino

Equipped with cutting edge drone technology, a team of battlefield experts set out to scan the site of one of the longest and bloodiest campaigns of World War II.

Episode 4D-Day

Experts uncover a WWII German trench system revealing a daring commando raid to capture it. And, the sunken remains of a tank show how dangerous preparations for D-Day were.

Episode 5Battle for the Skies

For the first time, the theatre of war takes place mainly in the air. From the invention of radar to Hitler's "Wonder Weapons", all means are good to bring the enemy down.

Episode 6Nazi War Machine

Using cutting edge drone technology, experts revisit some of the key sites across the former Third Reich to understand how the Nazi war machine operated.

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