Apocalypse: The Second World War

Apocalypse: The Second World War tells the story of the most devastating conflict in human history through provocative footage taken by amateur filmmakers, declassified Top Secret footage, and newsreel footage that was not used at the time. This rediscovered footage has been colorized to give viewers a sense of what it was like to experience the war firsthand. The series offers a new perspective on the war, utilizing atypical footage in a way that audiences have never seen before. For example, episode 2 includes footage of French school children in a small village near the Ardennes, capturing their last day of school before the village is abandoned and the Germans storm through. The series provides a civilian or "real life" perspective of the war, giving viewers a glimpse into what it was like to live through the chaos and destruction of World War II. Note: The description is written in a concise manner, highlighting the unique aspect of the series, which is its use of amateur footage and the perspective it provides. It also mentions the colorization of the footage to give viewers a sense of what it was like to experience the war firsthand.

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