Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Documentary
Rating: 8.5/10
Twentieth Century Battlefields
Overview
Father-and-son team Peter and Dan Snow embark on an epic journey to describe battles that transformed the 20th century. Known for its extensive use of "sand table" CGI effects to help viewers visualize the battles.
This production, originally released in 2007, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary and War & Politics.
- • Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Miniseries
8 Episodes • Aired 2007-06-04
Historian Peter Snow tells the story of the most important battles of the 20th Century. Armed with his mapcase which presents digital illustrations of his presentations, Snow tells the big picture of these clashes and their impact. Meanwhile, his son, Dan, goes into the field to explore the details of these battles and the part they played in the grand context of history
