A groundbreaking 26-part documentary series narrated by the actor Laurence Olivier about the deadliest conflict in history, World War II.

A multi-volumed documentary mini-series, "The World at War" covers the entire history of World War II from the causes of the 1920s to the aftermath of the Cold War in the 1950s. Emphasis is also placed on several inside story episodes, where events are covered which occurred inside Germany and Japan such as resistance to Hitler, life in general under a dictatorial regime, and particular emphasis is focused on the Jewish Holocaust.—Anthony Hughes <[email protected]>

A documentary series on World War 2, from its causes, its commencement through to its conclusion, with episodes on major theatres, campaigns and battles. Also includes episodes on things that one wouldn't normally think about when detailing a war, but which is no less important, eg the home front, innovations.—grantss