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IMDb rating 9.2
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Critic rating 10

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Critic Season 1 William Thomas
rated 10

...remains the ultimate World War II documentary.

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Cast & Crew

Peter Batty
Director
Hugh Ragett
Director
Laurence Olivier
As Narrator
Carl Davis
Composer
Carl Davis
Composer

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The World at War is a comprehensive and powerful documentary series that examines the Second World War from its roots in the 1920s to its aftermath in the 1950s. Using rare archival footage and personal accounts from witnesses and protagonists, the series provides a dense and authentic portrayal of the war's impact on the world. It also delves into the lives of those who lived under dictatorial regimes, the resistance against Hitler, and the Jewish Holocaust. With a gripping narrative and insightful interviews, The World at War is a must-see for anyone interested in history's most devastating conflict.

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