Secrets of World War II (1998) is a documentary, war & politics web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Secrets of World War II online in HD.
Secrets of World War II — Storyline
Rarely has a war produced such clear cut reasons to fight as World War II. Suddenly, ordinary men and women found themselves thrown into fearsome, situations worthy of any Hollywood movie. The only difference in this series is that every story is true. Real people emerge as the Heroes of Telemark. Ordinary GIs and US Airforce and Navy personnel suddenly find themselves flying against the Japanese in China, jungle fighting in Burma and being dropped by submarine on enemy coasts at midnight. These untold stories can now be examined in great detail with the benefit of hindsight, newly-discovered film, maps and graphics. Each fifty-two minute story covers the background to the main action. It will give the viewer a clear view of the historical context, the strategic objective and the tactical effort made by flyers, sailors and foot-soldiers – often in the most oppressive and life-threatening situations – to win victory from the enemy.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Robert Powell, Swaylee Loughnane
Secrets of World War II — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1998-01-01 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 27 |
| Genre | Documentary, War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 8/10 (2 votes) |
Secrets of World War II — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Corpse That Fooled the Axis (1998-01-01) — Little did the Germans know that the body they discovered on the coast of Spain in 1943 was part of one of the most elaborate hoaxes of World War II.
- E2: Adolf Hitler's Last Days (1998-01-08) — With access to Eva Braun's personal photograph album, this programme reconstructs the final days in the Dictator's underground lair, and in particular it examines the possibility o
- E3: Secret Mission to North Africa (1998-01-15) — After numerous adventures, a small number of American officers managed to rendezvous with their submarine on the North Africa coast in 1942 and relay back to Eisenhower information
- E4: When Hitler Invaded America (1998-01-22) — In June 1942 two German U-Boats landed secret agents on Long Island and at Jacksonville, Florida. Their aim was sabotage, but their methods left a lot to be desired!
- E5: The Bruneval Raid (1998-01-29) — In June 1942 two German U-Boats landed secret agents on Long Island and at Jacksonville, Florida. Their aim was sabotage, but their methods left a lot to be desired.
- E6: What Really Happened to Rommel (1998-02-05) — He was nicknamed the 'Desert Fox' and highly decorated by Hitler. However, Rommel was not in sympathy with the Nazi party and may have been involved in the plot to kill Hitler. Did
- E7: The Enigma Secret (1998-02-12) — Know what this is about?
- E8: Human Torpedoes (1998-02-19) — In 1941 four Italian frogmen used their two-man underwater 'chariots' to place explosive charges on two British battleships in Alexandria Harbour. They were the first of many brave
- E9: The Secrets of the Battle of the Bulge (1998-02-26) — In 1944 as Hitler faced defeat he tried one last gamble of an offensive on the Western Front. The result was the 'Battle of the Bulge'. But what the Germans did not know was the Al
- E10: Okinawa: The Greatest Sea/Air Battle in History (1998-03-05) — There have been larger land battles and more protracted air campaigns than Okinawa but this was a combined operation, unparalleled in size, scope and ferocity.
- E11: Above Us: The Enemy – Secrets of the Submarine War (1998-03-12) — The underwater war saw many innovations and a rapid increase in electronic technology, which eventually enabled the Allies to achieve ultimate victory.
- E12: The Secrets Behind the Battle of Guadalcanal (1998-03-19) — Hundreds of sailors, eight ships and two American Admirals were to be lost in actions where valour overcame many mistakes on both sides – leading to the defeat of the Japanese Admi
- E13: The Real Heroes of Telemark (1998-03-26) — In 1943 as the Germans were producing 'heavy water' to build their atomic bomb, the Norwegian resistance launched a daring raid against the Norsk Hydro plant.
- E14: They Flew for China (1998-04-02) — Between 1941 and 1943 some of America's most talented fighter pilots flew for Nationalist China against the Japanese. They became known as the 'Flying Tigers' and with the name a l
- E15: How Germany Was Bombed to Defeat (1998-04-09) — One thousand bomber raids flown by the US airforce by day and the same by Britain's RAF by night. The result was a firestorm which destroyed German cities, industry and communicati
- E16: The End of the Scharnhorst (1998-04-16) — She was faster than any British battleship, but in what was to become known as 'The Battle of the North Cape', the Scharnhorst was about to meet her destiny at the hands of Admiral
- E17: The RAF Versus the V Weapons (1998-04-23)
- E18: Japan's Last Secret Weapon (1998-04-30) — Had it not been winter, North America's vast western forests, farms and cities might have been decimated by a secret weapon sent in thousands across the Pacific by the Japanese in
- E19: The Minehunters (1998-05-07) — One of the most feared weapons of World War II was the mine. Some were laid by ship and submarine, others by aircraft. Of all of these the most lethal was the magnetic mine, and th
- E20: The Nazi Plundering of Europe (1998-05-14) — Throughout occupied Europe the Nazis systematically plundered the continent's museums, galleries, and private collections. At the war's end, a massive effort was mounted by the All
- E21: Confusion Was Their Business (1998-05-21) — The exciting story of the emergence of special forces such as the British SAS and the US Rangers.
- E22: Merrill's Marauders (1998-05-28) — America's answer to fighting behind Japanese lines in the jungle was to deploy a highly trained unit called Merrill's Marauders.
- E23: The Amazing Colonel Doolittle (1998-06-04) — The citizens of Japan could not believe their eyes when the Americans dared to fly an audacious bombing mission against Tokyo only a few months after Pearl Harbor.
- E24: Destroying Hitler's Oil Fields (1998-06-11) — Amazing new footage has become available which shows the raid by the US Air Force against the Ploesti oil fields in Rumania which supplied 60 percent of Hitler's oil in 1943.
- E25: Home Run from Colditz (1998-06-18) — The Germans said it was impregnable but the confines of Colditz were to inspire some of the most legendary escapes of all time.
- E26: The Cruise of the Secret Raiders (1998-06-25) — The fascinating story of the secret heavily-armed cargo ships deployed by the Germans which were in reality designed to sink Allied merchant ships as well as refuel German U-boats
Season 2
- E1: The Invasion That Never Was (2004-12-24) — The Invasion That Never Was
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Secrets of World War II have? 2 season(s) with 27 episodes.
Where can I watch Secrets of World War II? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
