Series synopsis
World War II: From the Frontlines is a British documentary war & politics television series that premiered on Netflix on December 7, 2023. It ended on December 7, 2023. It stars John Boyega.
Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
Premise
Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Boyega as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 7, 2023 | December 7, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Master Race 1939–1940. Germany has already invaded Austria and Czechoslovakia. But it's only when Hitler takes Poland that the Second World War begins in earnest. |
December 7, 2023 |
| 2 |
World Domination 1941. The war is intensifying, and the Axis powers seem unstoppable. Hitler sends troops to the Soviet border to launch Operation Barbarossa. |
December 7, 2023 |
| 3 |
Turning Point 1942. The war has engulfed the entire world, and the Germans are winning. Until slowly, after the Battle of Stalingrad, the tide starts to turn. |
December 7, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 7, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 7, 2023 |
| Status | ended |