The World at War

New and upcoming (2026 and later)

Out this year, or not out yet.

Nothing from this stretch is close enough to be worth putting in front of you.

The last five years (2021 to 2025)

Current, and all of it watchable now.

The American Revolution

2025 · 1 season · PBS

PBSPBS Documentaries Amazon Channel

World War II: From the FrontlinesWorld War II: From the FrontlinesMarvel Studios LegendsMarvel Studios LegendsWWE: UnrealWWE: UnrealWWII in Color: Road to VictoryWWII in Color: Road to VictoryFIFA UncoveredFIFA UncoveredTurning Point: 9/11 and the War on TerrorTurning Point: 9/11 and the War on TerrorA Perfect PlanetA Perfect Planet

Five to fifteen years back (2011 to 2020)

Recent enough that everyone can still find it, old enough to be finished.

Apocalypse: World War I

2014 · 1 season · France 2

Not streaming in the US

The Rise of the Nazi PartyThe Rise of the Nazi PartyThe Story of Film: An OdysseyThe Story of Film: An OdysseyApocalypse: The Rise of HitlerApocalypse: The Rise of HitlerD-Day SacrificeD-Day SacrificeGreatest Events of World War II in ColourGreatest Events of World War II in ColourParanormal WitnessParanormal WitnessThe Vietnam WarThe Vietnam War

Older than fifteen years (before 2011)

The back catalogue, where the closest match often is.

The Civil War

1990 · 1 season · PBS

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World War II in ColourWorld War II in ColourThe WarThe WarApocalypse: The Second World WarApocalypse: The Second World WarThe Century of the SelfThe Century of the SelfTop GearTop Gear48 Hours48 HoursDad's ArmyDad's Army