Battlefields

Battlefields (2001)

EndedDocumentary showWar, History

British military historian professor Richard Holmes gives you an insight of four major battles in World War II. The battle of Cassino, El Alamein, Arnhem (Operation Market Garden) & RAF Bomber Command.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (50 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04ArnhemOct 16, 2001
S01E03BomberOct 9, 2001
S01E02CassinoOct 2, 2001
S01E01AlameinSep 25, 2001
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Battlefields premiere?

Battlefields premiered on September 11, 2001.

What is the genre of Battlefields?

Battlefields is a documentary series.

Who is the narrator of Battlefields?

Tim Pigott-Smith is the narrator of Battlefields.

Who produced Battlefields?

Battlefields was produced by Lion Television.

What is the focus of episode one of Battlefields?

Episode one of Battlefields focuses on the Battle of Waterloo.

In episode two of Battlefields, what is the focus?

Episode two of Battlefields focuses on the American Civil War.

Which battle is the focus of episode three of Battlefields?

The battle of Rorke's Drift is the focus of episode three of Battlefields.

Where was episode four of Battlefields filmed?

Episode four of Battlefields was filmed in Russia.

What is the focus of episode five of Battlefields?

Episode five of Battlefields focuses on the battle of Gallipoli.

Which battle is the focus of episode six of Battlefields?

The battle of the Falkland Islands is the focus of episode six of Battlefields.

Who is featured in episode seven of Battlefields?

Episode seven of Battlefields features the Vietnam War.

What is the focus of episode eight of Battlefields?

Episode eight of Battlefields focuses on the battle of Gettysburg.

In which country was episode nine of Battlefields filmed?

Episode nine of Battlefields was filmed in Germany.

What is the focus of episode ten of Battlefields?

Episode ten of Battlefields focuses on the battle of the Atlantic.

Which war is the focus of episode eleven of Battlefields?

The Korean War is the focus of episode eleven of Battlefields.

What is the focus of the final episode of Battlefields?

The final episode of Battlefields focuses on the Normandy Landings.

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