WW2 In Real Time

Watch WW2 In Real Time

  • 2018
  • 1 Season

WW2 In Real Time is an innovative historical YouTube series from TimeGhost, OnLion Entertainment GmbH. The show is a unique exploration of the Second World War as it happened, day by day, with engaging and informative narration centered on the key events of the war, with its origins, military strategy, and the impact on civilians. The show relies on both primary and secondary historical sources varying from official documents, journals, diaries, newsreels, and other archives that provide a glimpse of what was happening during the war in real-time, giving viewers an immersive experience of the period.

The historical narrative is presented as a countdown, starting from the immediate aftermath of World War I and the rise of Nazi power in Germany in 1933. Throughout the series, we see the political and diplomatic developments that led to the outbreak of conflict in 1939, and then follow the war year by year, with each episode covering a week of real-time events. The show looks at each major battle, strategy deployed by the Nazi, Soviet Union, Britain, and the United States, the ensuing reactions, and their devastating outcomes on the global stage.

One of the unique features of WW2 In Real Time is the fact that viewers can watch the show alongside significant anniversaries or holidays. For example, the Christmas Series, which focuses on Christmas during the war, is a much-loved installment of the show that provides insight into how ordinary people celebrated the festive season during the conflict.

The narration of the series is informative and engaging, providing an entertaining learning experience for both casual viewers and history enthusiasts. It breaks down complex concepts into understandable bites, enabling viewers to understand the causes, historical context, and military tactics used during the war. The experts who provide this commentary have done thorough research, including visiting battle sites and museums, making sure that the information presented is as factual as possible.

WW2 In Real Time also brings the human element of the war through its immersive storytelling approach, which often focuses on real-life stories of the people who lived and fought during the war. Through utilizing diaries and journals or letters written by soldiers, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of what life was like for ordinary people during this time of global crisis that transformed the world.

Additionally, the show's production quality is impressive, with well-curated visuals that support the narration and bring historical moments to life. The team behind the series has skillfully mixed authentic footage and modern animation techniques to create an immersive, engaging, and memorable experience.

In conclusion, WW2 In Real Time is a must-watch series for all history enthusiasts, casual viewers or scholars alike. It provides an immersive and informative look into one of the most defining moments of the twentieth century, bringing a fresh perspective into the events that brought about the greatest conflict humanity has ever seen. The expert narration, the use of real-time archives, the human element, and the exceptional production quality are what sets this show apart and makes it an excellent addition to any history lover's watch list.

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Molotov wants Finland and Nobody to Fight in the West - 3 November 1939
10. Molotov wants Finland and Nobody to Fight in the West - 3 November 1939
November 2, 2018
Ten weeks into World War Two, and the Allied ground forces are bored in France. In North-Eastern Europe, Poland's suffering has no end and Finland is in the crosshairs of the USSR.
Stalin's Murderous Adventures - 27 October 1939
9. Stalin's Murderous Adventures - 27 October 1939
October 26, 2018
The persecution, incarceration, enslavement and murder of the Polish people in occupied Poland is driven by ideological hatred for both Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, but it's also a personal matter for Joseph Stalin.
The Submarine War - 20 October 1939
8. The Submarine War - 20 October 1939
October 19, 2018
For the men in the navies of the warring nations in Europe, there was nothing phony about WW2 in October 1939 - mortal danger was immediately under the cold surface at the receiving end of a torpedo or a depth charge...
The Baltic in Stalin's Squeeze - 13 October 1939
7. The Baltic in Stalin's Squeeze - 13 October 1939
October 12, 2018
While the Third Reich and USSR consolidate their Polish conquest, their leaders are wary of each other but turn the attention to the next prize. Stalin moves to the North and Hitler pushes for an attack in the West.
Poland Falls and China Rises - 6 October 1939
6. Poland Falls and China Rises - 6 October 1939
October 5, 2018
In the West, the sun sets on Poland as the last forces surrender, but her defenders are already regrouping abroad. In the Far East, the sun rises on China as Japan meets yet another defeat.
Poland is Crushed - 29 September 1939
5. Poland is Crushed - 29 September 1939
September 28, 2018
Facing two enemies at once, Poland finds itself in a crushing vice after less than a month of war and the Polish forces must flee their own country to live to fight another day.
The Russians are Coming! -  22 September 1939
4. The Russians are Coming! - 22 September 1939
September 21, 2018
When the USSR crushes the plans of the Allies for Poland and the Japanese plans in China in the same week, it is Germany that benefits.
Poland on her own - 15 September 1939
3. Poland on her own - 15 September 1939
September 14, 2018
When the Wehrmacht and the SS continue devastating Poland and her people in the first weeks of September, her last chance is her western allies.
World War Two Begins - 8 September 1939
2. World War Two Begins - 8 September 1939
September 7, 2018
The German-Polish war is the match that ignites the flames that finally burn British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's appeasement efforts to the ground.
The Polish German War -  1 September, 1939
1. The Polish German War - 1 September, 1939
August 31, 2018
When Germany invades Poland on September 1, 1939, the world is already at the brink of a new world war...
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  • Premiere Date
    August 31, 2018