World War II: Secrets from Above

In 1942 the Nazi regime succeeded in creating the world’s first cruise missiles and its ballistic missiles. These weapons gave Hitler the prospect of delivering devastation from the skies, forcing the Allies to act quickly. Confronted with the threat of aerial terror, the Allied forces had to launch an effort to halt the German programme before the missiles could be used against civilians. The urgency of the mission was amplified by the unprecedented nature of the technology, which promised a new form of warfare that could strike without warning. Both sides knew that deploying the missiles would shift the balance of power, and the episode follows this desperate race to stop Hitler’s nascent missile arsenal from raining destruction from above.

Driven by a thirst for vengeance, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin launches a large‑scale offensive against Nazi Germany. The operation sees more than a million Red Army soldiers moving westward, all converging on the German capital. Stalin’s aim is to retaliate for earlier defeats, and the sheer scale of the mobilisation underscores the Soviet Union’s determination to strike Berlin directly. As the massive force advances, the campaign marks a decisive push towards the heart of the Third Reich, with the overwhelming numbers reflecting the intensity of the Soviet push. The massive mobilisation underlines Stalin’s resolve, with each of the over‑million troops focused on breaching Berlin’s defences.

Driven by a thirst for vengeance, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin launches a large‑scale offensive against Nazi Germany. The operation sees more than a million Red Army soldiers moving westward, all converging on the German capital. Stalin’s aim is to retaliate for earlier defeats, and the sheer scale of the mobilisation underscores the Soviet Union’s determination to strike Berlin directly. As the massive force advances, the campaign marks a decisive push towards the heart of the Third Reich, with the overwhelming numbers reflecting the intensity of the Soviet push. The massive mobilisation underlines Stalin’s resolve, with each of the over‑million troops focused on breaching Berlin’s defences.

The programme delves into the background of the 1943 Dambusters raid, charting how Allied commanders pulled together the finest squadrons and crews from their air services to carry out what was arguably one of the war’s boldest bombing operations. It follows the planning and preparation that brought together these elite pilots and engineers, highlighting the extraordinary lengths they went to in order to execute a strike that would target the most heavily defended dams in Germany. By focusing on the mission’s conception and the remarkable assembly of talent, the series paints a picture of the daring ambition that defined this historic assault.

The programme delves into the background of the 1943 Dambusters raid, charting how Allied commanders pulled together the finest squadrons and crews from their air services to carry out what was arguably one of the war’s boldest bombing operations. It follows the planning and preparation that brought together these elite pilots and engineers, highlighting the extraordinary lengths they went to in order to execute a strike that would target the most heavily defended dams in Germany. By focusing on the mission’s conception and the remarkable assembly of talent, the series paints a picture of the daring ambition that defined this historic assault.

In December 1944, Adolf Hitler ordered a massive offensive on the Western Front, pushing his forces through Belgium and Luxembourg. This sweeping, all‑out assault aimed to break the Allied lines and seize the initiative, and it directly triggered what became known as the Battle of the Bulge. The operation marked a desperate attempt by the German high command to turn the tide of the war in the West, and its launch across the Belgian and Luxembourgish territories set the stage for the fierce fighting that followed. The attack covered a broad sector of the front, moving rapidly across the terrain of Belgium and Luxembourg. The campaign quickly evolved into a brutal confrontation, with both sides committing substantial resources.

In December 1944, Adolf Hitler ordered a massive offensive on the Western Front, pushing his forces through Belgium and Luxembourg. This sweeping, all‑out assault aimed to break the Allied lines and seize the initiative, and it directly triggered what became known as the Battle of the Bulge. The operation marked a desperate attempt by the German high command to turn the tide of the war in the West, and its launch across the Belgian and Luxembourgish territories set the stage for the fierce fighting that followed. The attack covered a broad sector of the front, moving rapidly across the terrain of Belgium and Luxembourg. The campaign quickly evolved into a brutal confrontation, with both sides committing substantial resources.

Set in 1940, the programme follows the plight of roughly four hundred thousand Allied soldiers who find themselves encircled by Hitler's forces on the beaches of Dunkirk. The narrative centres on whether these troops can break through the German encirclement and return safely to Britain. The tension lies in their desperate attempts to evade capture, navigate the hazardous shoreline, and secure a passage home without injury. As the clock ticks, the question remains: can the massive contingent of Allied forces manage a successful evacuation and reach the British mainland unharmed? The story asks whether they will survive the perilous crossing, whether the evacuation can be carried out under fire, and if the troops will avoid casualties.