Series synopsis
Hitler's American Battleground is a Canadian documentary war & politics television series that premiered on National Geographic on November 11, 2021. It ended on November 18, 2021. It stars Andrew McPherson.
During World War II, Nazi U-boats attacked several American ships along the North Carolina coast, turning this location into the graveyard of the Atlantic Ocean. Follow a group of marine archaeologists as they embark on an incredible mission, trying to honour those who lost their lives during the attacks, by turning this underwater battleground into a timeless memorial.
Premise
During World War II, Nazi U-boats attacked several American ships along the North Carolina coast, turning this location into the graveyard of the Atlantic Ocean. Follow a group of marine archaeologists as they embark on an incredible mission, trying to honour those who lost their lives during the attacks, by turning this underwater battleground into a timeless memorial.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Andrew McPherson as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | November 11, 2021 | November 18, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Within weeks of Pearl Harbor, Nazi U-boats attack American ships within sight of the North Carolina coast, leaving a trail of death and destruction. |
November 11, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Experts turn a forgotten graveyard of ships sunk during World War II into a protected sanctuary in honor of the fallen. |
November 18, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 11, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 18, 2021 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |