Watch The American Road to Victory

  • 2010
  • 1 Season

The American Road to Victory is a documentary series produced by Fun Academy that takes a look at the prominent role that the United States played in the Second World War. The show combines historical footage, reenactments, and expert commentary to provide a comprehensive look at the various struggles and triumphs that occurred during the war.

The series is divided into five episodes, each focusing on a different aspect of the conflict. The first episode, titled "The Home Front", documents the mobilization of the American populace during the war. Through interviews with historians, veterans, and ordinary citizens, the episode explores the various ways in which Americans supported the war effort, from rationing to volunteer work to buying war bonds.

The second episode, "The War Machine", delves into the technological advances that allowed the United States to become a military superpower during the war. From the development of the atomic bomb to the mass production of planes, tanks, and other weaponry, the episode examines the incredible feats of engineering and innovation that helped the American military to achieve victory.

The third episode, "The European Theater", focuses on the United States' involvement in the war in Europe. From the invasion of Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge, the episode explores some of the most pivotal moments in the conflict, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces.

Episode four, "The Pacific Theater", shifts the focus to the United States' battles in the Pacific. The episode covers the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the intense fighting on the islands of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, and the eventual atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Through interviews with veterans and survivors, the episode offers a firsthand account of some of the most brutal battles of the war.

The final episode, "Victory at Home and Abroad", looks at the aftermath of the war and the ways in which the United States emerged as a global superpower. From the establishment of the United Nations to the economic boom of the 1950s, the episode explores the complex legacy of the war and its impact on American society and politics.

Throughout the series, The American Road to Victory provides a comprehensive examination of the Second World War and the pivotal role that the United States played in the conflict. With a combination of expert analysis and personal stories, the show offers a compelling and engaging look at one of the most important events in human history.

The American Road to Victory is a series that ran for 1 seasons (3 episodes) between May 20, 2010 and on Fun Academy

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The Americans in the Bulge
3. The Americans in the Bulge
June 3, 2010
Battlefield guide Ellwood Von Seibold takes us on a tour of the frozen Ardennes Forests to Malmedy, St With, and Bastogne and shows how the surprise Nazi plan to encircle and destroy the Allied armies was foiled by the gallant actions of US forces. Visit the frozen foxholes and fog-shrouded hills and listen to the veterans whose heroic efforts pushed the Nazis back behind their Siegfried Line.
The Americans on Hell's Highway
2. The Americans on Hell's Highway
May 27, 2010
Join Ellwood von Seibold as he takes us on a tour along Hell's Highway, hear how the American paratroopers achieved their objectives, visit the actual battle sites and hear the harrowing testimony of the men who did the real fighting. With re-enactment, animated graphics and unseen archive footage, The Americans on Hell's Highway is an unmissable tour on the American road to VE Day.
The Americans on D-Day
1. The Americans on D-Day
May 20, 2010
John battlefield historian Ellwood von Seibold in his 1943 Dodge Command car as he takes us on a tour of the American D-Day landings. Land in Ste. Mère Eglise with the 82nd Airborne, scale the cliffs at La Pointe du Hoc with the Rangers, storm Omaha Beach with the Big Red 1 and 29th Infantry Division and take the guns at Brecourt manor with Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
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Where to Watch The American Road to Victory
The American Road to Victory is available for streaming on the Fun Academy website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The American Road to Victory on demand at Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    May 20, 2010