World War II in Colour

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1. 1The Gathering StormJust years after World War I, Germany and other nations are in an economic depression. Leader approval ratings of Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain are shallow, g50m
2. 2Lightning WarThe German Blitzkrieg allowed them to overrun both Poland and France within weeks. See how this radical military tactic caught the Allies totally unprepared.50m
3. 3Britain at BayIn July 1940, Britain stood alone against the Nazis. Hitler had more troops, abetter air force and the better weapons. Britain came extremely close to defeat, a50m
4. 4Hitler Strikes EastWhen Hitler expounded his intention to invade Russia his generals looked at him in horrified silence. The Soviet Union was vast and had matchless resources. Hit50m
5. 5Red Sun RampantDecember 7th 1941 is “a date that will live in infamy”proclaimed President Franklin Roosevelt. That was the day that Japan entered World War II, with its surpri50m
6. 6The Mediterranean and North AfricaMussolini’s ambition had always been to recreate the old Roman Empire. The trouble was, he was a disaster militarily. After failed attacks in North Africa and G50m
7. 7Turning the TideNazi submarines tried to cut supply lines across the Atlantic, while the Allies fire-bombed German cities.50m
8. 8The Soviet SteamrollerBy July 1943, the full extent of Hitler’s failed gamble in the East had become clear. After failing to deliver knock-out blows at Stalingrad and Moscow, his arm50m