World War 2 From Above
World War 2 From Above is a documentary on Yesterday. Experts utilise cutting edge drone technology to re-examine WWII's most iconic sites. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 6 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2025.
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1:00:00World War 2 From Above
Using cutting edge drone technology, experts revisit some of the key sites across the former Third Reich to understand how the Nazi war machine operated.
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1:00:00For the first time, the theatre of war takes place mainly in the air. From the invention of radar to Hitler's 'Wonder Weapons', all means are good to bring the enemy down.
1:00:00Experts uncover a WWII German trench system revealing a daring commando raid to capture it. And, the sunken remains of a tank show how dangerous preparations for D-Day were.
1:00:00Equipped with cutting edge drone technology, a team of battlefield experts set out to scan the site of one of the longest and bloodiest campaigns of World War II.
1:00:00Few know the involvement of African American troops in the Battle of the Bulge. Experts tell the story of those who fought a war against racism in a segregated army.
1:00:00The fate of the island of Malta hung by a thread during the war. Using drones, experts explore the defences of Malta to understand how the island survived.