About this showing of The World at War
A milestone in TV history: Laurence Olivier tells the story of WWII. Hitler turns his tanks towards Russia. After a succession of victories, the Germans delay fatally.
Previously on TV
The World at War
Barbarossa
Previously shown on U and YESTERDAY on Wed 19 Aug 2026 at 11:00.
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Airing details
ChannelU and YESTERDAY
StartsWed 19 Aug 2026, 11:00
EndsWed 19 Aug 2026, 12:00
Episode / edition: Barbarossa
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