When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War(2008)
When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War Synopsis
The Second World War began on September 1, 1939, with the invasion of Poland and ended on May 8, 1945, as a global catastrophe with over 50 million deaths and devastated cities. Hitler’s expansion plans and Japan’s imperial ambitions led to bloody battles such as Stalingrad and Iwo Jima, the bombing of German cities, and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. SPIEGEL-TV author Michael Kloft recounts the war’s chronology and presents rare, partly unpublished footage from both the front lines and the home front, beyond propaganda. He is supported by experts Antony Beevor, Jörg Friedrich, and Rolf-Dieter Müller, who provide insights into military strategies and personal stories. Together, they create a comprehensive portrait of the Second World War.
When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War (2008) is a documentary series that premiered on November 15, 2008, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Jörg Friedrich, Rolf-Dieter Müller and Antony Beevor.
- First aired:
- 2008-11-15
- Last aired:
- 2008-11-15
When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jörg Friedrich
Jörg Friedrich
as Self - Historian
- Rolf-Dieter Müller
Rolf-Dieter Müller
as Self - Historian
Antony Beevor
as Self - Historian
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When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War are there?
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When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 15, 2008.
Is When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War still running?
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No. When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 15, 2008.
Who is in the cast of When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War?
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When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War (2008) stars Jörg Friedrich, Rolf-Dieter Müller and Antony Beevor. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.