Series synopsis
Modern Marvels: WWII is an American documentary television series that premiered on History on July 27, 2026.
Explore the greatest machines, most impactful weapons, and groundbreaking innovations of WWII, shining a light on the engineering and technological advances that shaped the course of the conflict and continue to influence our world today.
Premise
Explore the greatest machines, most impactful weapons, and groundbreaking innovations of WWII, shining a light on the engineering and technological advances that shaped the course of the conflict and continue to influence our world today.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | July 27, 2026 | August 3, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Super Weapons WWII unleashes revolutionary superweapons that redefine warfare. From Britain's Bouncing Bomb and Grand Slam, to America's B-29 Superfortress, and Germany's massive Gustav Gun, these innovations shatter defenses, dominate the skies, and lay the groundwork for modern military technology. |
July 27, 2026 |
| 2 |
Mega Builds From blasting through mountains, to building gigantic infrastructure across the sea, to the biggest battleship in history, and iconic builds like the Pentagon and the Maginot Line, WWII engineering is a battle of scale that turns the tide of the war. |
August 3, 2026 |
| 3 |
Gear and Gadgets Necessity sparks wartime ingenuity, turning compact tools into powerful weapons. From the Bazooka and Cavity Magnetron radar, to the Enigma code machine, to a pioneering night vision scope, engineers and scientists create faster, smarter tools that help win WWII and shape modern warfare. |
August 3, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 27, 2026 |
| Status | in_production |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 20:00:00 |