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The World at War

The World at War

Description: A documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced.
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Year Released: 1973
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 26
First episode air date: October 31, 1973
Narrated By: Laurence Olivier
Theme Song: World at War
Network: ITV
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