A world history produced in 26 one-hour programmes, this series is the most comprehensive visual record ever assembled of the conflicts and battles which shaped our Century. Archive footage which goes back as far as 1896 is coupled with the latest full-colour combat material from the Gulf War. An unparalleled collection of military and historical archives has been assembled from the USA, Japan, Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Russia, to contribute to this epic work.
Never before has one series explored our Century in this way. From Lawrence riding into Aqaba - to the Allies liberating Kuwait. From the awesome Zeppelins of World War One - to the latest Stealth Bomber. From the frozen trenches of Stalingrad - to the sands of Iwo Jima. Ride with Marshall Zhukov at Kursk. Join the crew of a Flying Fortress. Relieve Mafeking. Land on the USS Hornet. All in 26 hours.