Name: APOCALYPSE: WWII
Uploaded: 2009
Description: An in-depth examination of the Second World War through the eyes of those who lived through it.

An in-depth examination of the Second World War through the eyes of those who lived through it.

1939. The German and Soviet invasion of Poland crushes the last hopes for a peaceful resolution of political tensions. Great Britain and France have no choice but to declare war on Hitler. Meanwhile, Hitler makes a bold, fearsome plan for the invasion of France.

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1939. The German and Soviet invasion of Poland crushes the last hopes for a peaceful resolution of political tensions. Great Britain and France declare war on Hitler.

Aggression

The German offensive rages across Europe while Mussolini's fascist Italy joins the war alongside their German allies.

Crushing Defeat

As America joins the war and begins to re-arm, Hitler attacks the USSR to complete his domination of Europe before the U.S. can intervene.

Shock

Despite their determined resistance, the Allied forces are unable to slow the furious progress of the Japanese army through South-East Asia. Even India and Australia are at risk.

The Allied forces are unable to slow the furious progress of the Japanese army through South-East Asia. Even India and Australia are at risk.

The World Ablaze

The Russians continue to resist at Stalingrad, and the Eastern Front is stalled. In the North Atlantic, the Allies make progress in reducing the threat from German U-boats.

Russia continues to resist at Stalingrad, and the Eastern Front is stalled. In the North Atlantic, the Allies make progress in reducing the threat from German U-boats.

The Noose

In 1944, the Allies land in Italy, but their advance is blocked by the Wehrmacht. Meanwhile, the Red Army, continuing its inexorable advance to the west, finally reaches Berlin.

In 1944, the Allies land in Italy, but their advance is blocked by the Wehrmacht. The Red Army, continuing its inexorable advance to the west, finally reaches Berlin.