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Release Year2008
Runtime1 Season
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorMichael Kloft
WritersMichael Kloft
TypeWeb Series
RatingNot rated yet
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsWhen the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War
About When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War
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 SPIEGEL-TV author Michael Kloft recounts the war’s chronology and presents rare, partly unpublished footage from both the front lines and the home front, beyond propaganda.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.
Directed by Michael Kloft, When the World Was on Fire: The Chronicle of the Second World War leans on a strong ensemble — Jörg Friedrich, Rolf-Dieter Müller, Antony Beevor — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2008.
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