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202145 minPG-13documentary

6.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

World War 2 From Above

202145 minPG-13documentary

6.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Battlefield historians and military experts use drone technology to re-examine iconic World War Two sites through aerial footage.

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Garret Williams

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Battlefield historians and military experts use drone technology to re-examine iconic World War Two sites through aerial footage.

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Garret Williamsdirector

Garret Williamswriter

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howardcast

Nicole Ari Parker

Nicole Ari Parkercast

Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton IIIcast

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In this six-part series, battlefield historians and military experts utilise cutting edge, drone mounted technology to re-examine some of the second world war’s most iconic sites. Aerial footage of different theatres and battle scenes from World War Two.

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