World War 2 From Above

World War 2 From Above

World War 2 From Above

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World War 2 From Above

2021- 2021

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

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War & Politics

Overview

In this six-part series, battlefield historians and military experts utilise cutting edge, drone mounted technology to re-examine some of the second world war’s most iconic sites. Aerial footage of different theatres and battle scenes from World War Two.

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