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World War II in Colour (2009–2009) — war · history on Discovery
About World War II in Colour
World War II in Colour ended on November 20, 2009, on Discovery. The series concluded its first season with its final episode airing on that date.
This historical documentary series was a detailed exploration of World War II, utilizing advanced restoration and colourisation techniques to present footage in high definition. Originally premiering on September 4, 2009, the show aimed to provide a vivid and accurate portrayal of the conflict by meticulously checking the colours of military and civilian scenes, offering viewers a new perspective on the war. It combined newly restored footage with recent historical revelations and archive discoveries to enhance understanding of this significant period.
The series featured Robert Powell as the narrator and had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode. It consisted of 13 episodes in its sole season.
World War II in Colour episode schedule
13 aired
Aired · 13
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2009 | S1·E13 | Victory in the Pacific |
| November 13, 2009 | S1·E12 | Victory in Europe |
| November 6, 2009 | S1·E11 | The Island War |
| October 30, 2009 | S1·E10 | Closing the Ring |
| October 23, 2009 | S1·E9 | Overlord |
| October 16, 2009 | S1·E8 | The Soviet Steamroller |
| October 9, 2009 | S1·E7 | Turning the Tide |
| October 2, 2009 | S1·E6 | The Mediterranean & North Africa |
| September 25, 2009 | S1·E5 | Red Sun Rampant |
| September 18, 2009 | S1·E4 | Hitler Strikes East |
| September 11, 2009 | S1·E3 | Britain at Bay |
| September 4, 2009 | S1·E2 | Lightning War |
| September 4, 2009 | S1·E1 | The Gathering Storm |