Apocalypse: The Second World War (TV Miniseries) (2009)

Apocalypse: The Second World War (TV Miniseries) (2009) is a six-episode French documentary that delves into the Second World War. This series is uniquely composed entirely of authentic war footage captured by war correspondents, soldiers, resistance fighters, and civilians. The documentary is presented in color, with the majority of the black and white footage meticulously colorized, except for certain original color footage and most Holocaust scenes, which are shown in their original black and white. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the most catastrophic war in history, France 2 and CC&C produced this groundbreaking series, "Apocalypse," which offers a fresh perspective on World War II. The series is available in HD, color, and 5.1 Dolby sound, utilizing exclusively archival footage, with 50% of it being previously unseen. The six episodes of "Apocalypse" weave together the major historical events of the war with the personal experiences of ordinary people, providing a global view of the conflict. The documentary features the original voice of Mathieu Kassovitz in France and narration by Martin Sheen in American English. It aired on the Smithsonian Channel in the United States and the National Geographic Channel in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Asia. The episodes are titled: Episode 1: THE AGGRESSION, Episode 2: THE CRUSHING DEFEAT, Episode 3: SHOCK, Episode 4: WORLD ABLAZE, Episode 5: THE GREAT LANDING, and Episode 6: THE END OF THE NIGHTMARE. This series aims to leave an indelible impression, ensuring that future generations remember the horrors of the war.