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World War 2 with Tom Hanks on Sky History

The World at War is a unique historical document because it contains filmed interviews with many people who had witnessed at first hand some of the major events that had taken place during the war.

In particular I remember Traudl Junge who was one of Hitler's typist secretaries and who was an eyewitness to his final days in the Berlin bunker. Also Sir Anthony Eden (later a PM) who was Churchill's No 1 personal assistant during the war describing how Churchill came to power and the opposition from the Tory establishment that he faced . There were lots of others of course from all sides all of who by now have no doubt passed on.
 

Gobuchul said:
Anyone watch?

I was a bit disappointed TBH. Although it was always going to be a concise history of a huge event.

The history nerd in me was glad to see the footage showed the correct equipment for the time period.

Not as good as ITV's The World at War, which still sets the benchmark.
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Is there anything new to learn from the documentary?
Must be the most analysed event in modern history. For good reason obviously.
 
Wrenthorpe Mackem said:
Is there anything new to learn from the documentary?
Must be the most analysed event in modern history. For good reason obviously.
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Nothing. Some new footage that I don't think I had seen before.

Although I have read a lot of stuff and listen to multiple podcasts, it's probably not aimed at me.
 
Lord Potts said:
The World at War is a unique historical document because it contains filmed interviews with many people who had witnessed at first hand some of the major events that had taken place during the war.

In particular I remember Traudl Junge who was one of Hitler's typist secretaries and who was an eyewitness to his final days in the Berlin bunker. Also Sir Anthony Eden (later a PM) who was Churchill's No 1 personal assistant during the war describing how Churchill came to power and the opposition from the Tory establishment that he faced . There were lots of others of course from all sides all of who by now have no doubt passed on.
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Inspired to start watching again, only available on C4 for some reason. Almost unwatchable with all the adverts
 
Lord Potts said:
The World at War is a unique historical document because it contains filmed interviews with many people who had witnessed at first hand some of the major events that had taken place during the war.

In particular I remember Traudl Junge who was one of Hitler's typist secretaries and who was an eyewitness to his final days in the Berlin bunker. Also Sir Anthony Eden (later a PM) who was Churchill's No 1 personal assistant during the war describing how Churchill came to power and the opposition from the Tory establishment that he faced . There were lots of others of course from all sides all of who by now have no doubt passed on.
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They had Albert Speer Hitler's Chief architect and eventually mooted as a potential successor, after Hess the highest ranking Nazi to survive the war.
 
johnlights said:
All those people died for...today's world.
My Lord, if only they knew.
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what would you tell them, if you could?
Lord Potts said:
Also Sir Anthony Eden (later a PM) who was Churchill's No 1 personal assistant during the war describing how Churchill came to power and the opposition from the Tory establishment that he faced
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colville is also interviewed, winnie's ps during most the war.
 
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Watched the first episode and didn’t think it was much different to any of the other in-dept documentary series about WWII.

Does it get better? No spoilers, please.
 
Luca Changretta said:
They had Albert Speer Hitler's Chief architect and eventually mooted as a potential successor, after Hess the highest ranking Nazi to survive the war.
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just reading the wiki i'd forgotten that they also include Dönitz, who (if only briefly) did succeed Hitler. presume he's included for the Kriegsmarine segements.
 
Wrenthorpe Mackem said:
Particularly interested in Eastern Front. Colossal battles which ultimately saw over 75% of the Wehrmact destroyed.

But anything new to see?
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Nothing new so far.

Regarding the Russian effort in WW2, while it did destroy the bulk of the German land armies, in 1944-45, 45% of all German military output was directed to the air defence of Germany. The UK and USA played a very significant part in the defeat of Nazi Germany that can't be summarised by a body count.
Watched episode 4 last night.

It was pretty good, the best so far, went into quite a bit of the backstory of what led to Japan attacking Pearl Harbour. Some stuff I wasn't that clued up on.
 
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