Gladiators of World War II

Behind World War IIs epic land, sea and air struggles, were exceptional men and women whose feats of bravery and daring are revealed in this intriguing thirteen-part series. Specialist regiments, squadrons and boat services, together with clandestine forces and formations, gave the vast fighting forces an extra edge when it came to deciding the outcome of World War IIs most pivotal battles. Each episode examines the formation and background of some of the Second World Wars greatest fighting forces, and looks at the stories of the men and women who were members of these fighting bodies. The stories of these warriors have seldom been told before. These are the stories of the Gladiators of World War II.