Series synopsis
Secret Wars Uncovered is a British documentary television series that premiered on Sky History on June 19, 2020. It ended on August 21, 2020. It was created by William Simpson.
Reveals the facts behind battles we know barely anything about. Digging deep into the archives and quizzing experts and journalists, this UK series takes the audience through some of the most controversial, covered up and shocking military events of recent times.
Premise
Reveals the facts behind battles we know barely anything about. Digging deep into the archives and quizzing experts and journalists, this UK series takes the audience through some of the most controversial, covered up and shocking military events of recent times.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 19, 2020 | August 21, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 0 | April 14, 2023 | June 16, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Crimea The annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 was the biggest in Europe since WWII - but how did they execute it? And what has happened since? |
June 19, 2020 |
| 2 |
Yemen In March 2019, reports arise of UK Special Boat Service troops killed in Yemen. But they shouldn't be there - so what role did they play in the Yemeni Civil War? |
June 26, 2020 |
| 3 |
Somalia In October 1993, an elite battle unit of the US army began a fairly straight-forward mission in Somalia's capital Mogadishu. But within minutes, it descended into chaos. |
July 3, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Greek Civil War The shocking facts behind battles fought covertly, uncovering some of the most controversial, covered up and shocking military operations since the Second World War. This episode considers the covert operations and secret missions of revolutionaries in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire between 1821 and 1829. |
April 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
Syria: The History Of The Conflict The shocking facts behind battles that were fought covertly. This episode focuses on events in Syria. |
April 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
Russia Intervention In Georgia Russian Intervention in Georgia: In 2008, nearly 850 people are killed in the Russo-Georgian War. How did it erupt and what is the current relationship between the two nations? |
April 28, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky History |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 19, 2020 |
| Last aired | August 21, 2020 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |