WW2 In Color: The Key Moments Of The Second World War

From bold offensives to daring strategies, WW2 In Color explores the most decisive events that decided the Second World War. 00:00 Hitler Strikes East After failing to defeat Britain, Hitler shifts his focus to the Soviet Union—a move that proves to be a massive military gamble. 50:02 The Soviet Steamroller With Hitler's eastern offensive collapsing after defeats at Stalingrad and Moscow, the Soviet Union, drawing on its vast resources and manpower, begins a relentless push westward. As the Red Army advances, Hitler finds himself on the defensive across two-thirds of his fronts. 01:40:06 Overlord After months of meticulous planning and secrecy — and with Hitler's attention divided — the Allies launch the Normandy landings. The brutal operation costs thousands of lives, but it successfully establishes a foothold in Western Europe, marking the beginning of its liberation. 02:30:13 Victory In The Pacific In the Pacific, the Americans systematically destroy Japan's air power through is