As of July 2026, World War Two Season 2 aired in 2019 with 52 episodes — streaming now on Foxtel Now. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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World War Two Season 2

2019 52 Episodes Documentary · War & Politics ⭐ 8/10

If you want a documentary that respects its subject, World War Two Season 2 is available on and right now. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. The storytelling serves the subject rather than the other way around. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

There is a reason World War Two Season 2 keeps coming up in conversation. The access World War Two Season 2 gets is remarkable — and the storytelling does full justice to it. WW II year 1940 Indy Neidell leads a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2019. World War Two Season 2 lets its subjects speak for themselves rather than shaping them into a predetermined narrative. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Documentary fans who value serious storytelling will find World War Two Season 2 essential viewing. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Rigorous in a way documentary work does not always commit to. Not background viewing — it rewards your full attention.

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🎬 World War Two Season 2 — Episode Guide

E1
Week 019 - The Finns Strike Again and Japan Strikes Back - WW2 - January 5 1940
2019-01-05
In Finland the invading Red Army suffers catastrophic casualties, while in China the Nationalists are divided as Japan uses diplomacy to strike back.
E2
Week 020 - The Red Army Regroups to Crush Finland - WW2 - January 12 1940
2019-01-12
After the chaotic invasion and catastrophic losses of the first weeks of the Winter War, the Soviet Army has learnt their lesson. Further west the Wehrmacht is ready to move, as long as the skies stay clear.
E3
Week 021 - Swedes not Sweden to Finland's Rescue - WW2 - January 19 1940
2019-01-19
As the Winter War rolls on the only help the Finns are getting are from volunteers. The Western Allies still have their thoughts on Norway, little do they know that the Phoney​ War almost ends this week...
E4
Week 022 - The Enigma of Germany's Wartime Economy - WW2 - January 26 1940
2019-01-26
his week shows the Allies first attempts to break the German Enigma code. Meanwhile, the German war economy shows some flaws and the Soviets are massing artillery in an effort to break the Finnish defences. As the Winter War rolls on the only help the Finns are getting are from volunteers. The Weste...
E5
Week 023 - The Soviet Hammer Strikes Hard at Finland - WW2 - February 2 1940
2019-02-02
The Soviet forces revive their winter offensive this week. More men, more tanks and more artillery are brought in to try to force a breakthrough in the Finnish lines. Meanwhile, Churchill encounters resistance to his plan to cut of the German iron trade with Sweden.
E6
Week 024 - Stalemate in China, Bombs over Finland - WW2 - February 9 1940
2019-02-09
While the Winter War rages on in Finland, Japan is confronted with a dilemma. Keep fighting the Chinese and face huge problems feeding the populace in Japan and their newly conquered territories or withdraw and face your own populace to whom you've promised a glorious victory.
E7
Week 025 - Finland’s Desperate Fight - WW2 - February 16 1940
2019-02-16
After more than a week of preliminary bombardments and attacks, the Red Army finally attacks the Finnish defensive positions on the Karelian Isthmus en masse. They throw thousands of troops at the Finns at the entire width of their lines, even exceeding them. The Finns defend the best as they can, b...
E8
Week 026 - Manstein Makes a Plan and Hitler has a Man Crush - WW2 - February 23 1940
2019-02-23
German Genral Erich von Manstein has a cunning plan. And as it happens, it's just how Hitler likes it. This week, the German war plans change quite drastically. In the meantime, the Soviet Red Army continues it push through the Finnish Mannerheim line, except for a stubborrn Finnish pocket of resist...
E9
Week 027 - Hitler Plans His New Wars - Fall Gelb - WW2 - March 2 1940
2019-03-02
The German plans for the invasion of Western Europe start taking shape. Mansteins plan is innovative, bold and controversial, but Hitler likes it. If everything goes according to his plan, the Germans will be celebrating their victory in Paris come spring.
E10
Week 028 - Finnish Winter is Almost Over - WW2 - March 9 1940
2019-03-09
The French promise to send troops to aid Finland, though the majority is planned to go to Norway or Sweden. In return, the Finns postpone their peace talks with the Soviets. It is at that moment that the Finns realize that the French are playing tricks and the Soviets are not to be messed with. It's...
E11
Week 029 - The Soviets Finish a Costly Winter War - WW2 - March 16 1940
2019-03-16
The Winter War is over. The Allies tried to stall the Finns for as long as possible to justify their invasion of Norway, but the Finns have had it and don't trust the British and French to come to their aid. This week, the Finns sign a peace agreement with the Soviet in Moscow.
E12
Week 030 - Il Duce and der Führer Have a Date - The Axis War Plans - WW2 - March 23 1940
2019-03-23
French Prime Minister Daladier overplays his hand and is replaced after his vision regarding Scandinavia wasn't widely shared in the French parliament. Meanwhile, the French and British in France are preparing for a German attack. If Hitler gets it his way, they will also have to prepare for an atta...
E13
Week 031 - Allies Plan to Hit the Nazis Where it Hurts - WW2 - March 30 1940
2019-03-30
Newly appointed French Prime Minister Paul Reynaud and his British counterpart Neville Chamberlain spend the week looking for ways to harm the Germans. Not just by targeting their direct opponent directly, but also by exploring the idea of expanding the war into much bigger territory. In the meantim...
E14
Week 032 - Germans and British make their way to the North - WW2 - April 6 1940
2019-04-06
While China gets a new government, or at least in the eyes of Japan, the British are trying to cope with the rationing of meat and dairy products by trying out some new recipes. More importantly, Germany seems to be very serious about invading Norway. However, the British also plan to move closer to...
E15
Week 033 - The Invasion of Norway and Denmark - WW2 - April 13 1940
2019-04-13
This week, the Phoney War seems to come to an end when Germany invades Denmark and Norway. The Allies seek confrontation with the Germany in the hope to at least deny them full access to the Swedish Iron mines. Nevertheless, the Germans are prepared and have been planning this for weeks. It looks li...
E16
Week 034 - The Scramble For Norway - WW2 - April 20 1940
2019-04-20
The German Invasion of Norway is still very much in full swing. The German Wehrmacht is moving north from Oslo, where a Norwegian force is trying to halt them in anticipation of Allied reinforcements. The British do land in Norway, but don't necessarily rush to relief the Norwegian army. Meanwhile, ...
E17
Week 035 - Norway is Burning - WW2 - April 27 1940
2019-04-27
The Invasion and subsequent Battle of Norway has only just begun when the British decide to pull back. Poor planning and misfortune after misfortune harms the British campaign, which becomes very apparent this week while the fighting continues. Almost everywhere, except for in the far north, the All...
E18
Week 036 - Retreat in Norway, Preparations in Western Europe - WW2 - May 4 1940
2019-05-04
Allied plans to take Trondheim in Norway to allow for larger reinforcements and even bigger aerial support to come in are disbanded as the troops approaching Trondheim are pulled back from Norway. While the Allied efforts in Norway lose force there, the Allied forces in Western Europe are prepared f...
E19
Week 037 - Hitler Strikes in the West - The Invasion of the Benelux - WW2 - May 11 1940
2019-05-11
As the Allied troops in Central Norway are evacuated and the Norwegian troops there surrender to the Germans, the Allied position around Narvik is still quite strong. With the addition of roughly 5000 Polish soldiers, the French, British and Norwegian force will prove to be a formidable foe for the ...
E20
Week 038 - Blitzkrieg in the West - The Invasion of France - WW2 - May 18 1940
2019-05-18
The German invasion of Western Europe has been going for over a week now, and the Neutral and Allied countries are in disarray. The Netherlands, despite putting up fierce resistance on some occasions, faces overwhelming powers while Belgium, France and the British feel the pressure from an organised...

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