Hulu - Episodes for Battle Ground: World War II

Battle Ground: World War II - s1 | e1 - Battle of Britain

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:09:10 -0000

Two pilots, one German and one British, recall their missions during these critical battles in the skies over Britain.

Battle Ground: World War II - s1 | e8 - V-1

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:09:10 -0000

This film looks closely at the destructive consequences V-1 bombs had in England during WWII, with historic footage of the planes, bombings, damages and people.

Battle Ground: World War II - s1 | e2 - The Battle of London

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:09:10 -0000

This patriotic British film looks at the impact of the Battle of Britain in the citizens of London.

Battle Ground: World War II - s1 | e4 - English Wings Over Water

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:09:10 -0000

A brief history of British naval aviation, starting with the first seaplanes used as the eyes of the fleet and continuing on the mighty Aircraft Carriers of WWII.

Battle Ground: World War II - s1 | e3 - London Can Take It!

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:09:10 -0000

This American produced film centers on the “greatest civilian army ever assembled,” the ordinary citizens of London.

Battle Ground: World War II - s1 | e5 - Target for Tonight

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:09:10 -0000

This film takes you through a typical RAF bombing mission into Germany.

Battle Ground: World War II - s1 | e6 - The Air Plan

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:09:10 -0000

Watch as the RAF plan and execute D-Day missions in support of the landings on the shores of Hitler's Fortress Europe.

Battle Ground: World War II - s1 | e7 - RAF in Action

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:09:10 -0000

This film takes a brief look at the history of the RAF and then continues to examine the famous British aircraft and brave pilots of WWII.

Battle Ground: World War II - s2 | e1 - Sea Power in the Pacific

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:03:19 -0000

This film provides an overview of the war in the Pacific, culminating with the nuclear annihilation for Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Battle Ground: World War II - s2 | e2 - The Battle for Leyte Gulf

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:03:18 -0000

This documentary examines the Battle for Leyte Gulf- the largest naval battle in modern history and the last major naval engagement of WWII.

Battle Ground: World War II - s2 | e3 - Air Power: Pacific Pattern

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:03:17 -0000

This documentary examines the crucial importance carrier-based air power had for American forces during WWII.

Battle Ground: World War II - s2 | e4 - Silent Victory

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:03:17 -0000

During WWII, 22 percent of submarine personnel died during battle, the highest of any American service. Their heroic efforts as well as the success of American submarines are examined.

Battle Ground: World War II - s2 | e5 - The Battle of Midway

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:03:19 -0000

On June 4-6, 1942, a large Japanese naval force attempted to capture Midway Island, documented by a crew of naval photographers led by director John Ford.

Battle Ground: World War II - s2 | e6 - The Life and Death of the USS Hornet

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:03:18 -0000

Notable for launching the Doolittle Raid and as a participant in the Battle of Midway, aircraft carrier Hornet succumbed to battle damage after the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands during WWII.

Battle Ground: World War II - s5 | e2 - Battle of the Bulge

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:14:14 -0000

This episode examines the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most costly battles American soldiers have ever fought in.

Battle Ground: World War II - s2 | e7 - The Fighting Lady

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:03:17 -0000

This Academy Award winning documentary follows the exploits of an unidentified Essex-class aircraft carrier from July 1943 to June 1944.

Battle Ground: World War II - s2 | e8 - Kamikaze

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:03:17 -0000

This documentary examines the Japanese use of Kamikazes, one of the most feared and destructive weapons to the U.S. Navy during WWII.

Battle Ground: World War II - s5 | e1 - The Siegfried Line

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:14:14 -0000

This episode feature the Siegfried Line and examines the frustrating and deadly battles fought by the US Army in Northwest Europe.

Battle Ground: World War II - s8 | e9 - D-Day + 3

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:03:18 -0000

The invasion of Europe by the Allies was one of the most anticipated, tenuous and ultimately decisive events of WWII. This film summarizes the tit antic naval effort that was required to make the Normandy landings a success.

Battle Ground: World War II - s5 | e3 - Tigers On the Loose

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:14:15 -0000

Tigers on the Loose recounts the combat story of the 10th Armored Division in WWII, with emphasis on events related to fighting around Metz and Bastogne.