WWII From Space (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, WWII From Space is a documentary, history and war film directed by Simon George, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. WWII from Space delivers World War II in a way you've never experienced it before. This HISTORY special uses an all-seeing CGI eye that offers a satellite view of the conflict, allowing you to experience it in a way that puts key events and tipping points in a global perspective. By re-creating groundbreaking moments that could never have been captured on camera, and by illustrating the importance of simultaneity and the hidden effects of crucial incidents, HISTORY presents the war's monumental moments in a never-before-seen context. And with new information brought to the forefront, you'll better understand how a nation ranked 19th in the world's militaries in 1939 emerged six years later as the planet's only atomic superpower.

Who’s in it. WWII From Space stars Corey Johnson as Narrator (voice), Geoffrey Wawro as Self - University of North Texas, Patrick W. Singer as Self - 21st Century Defence Initiative, Brookings and Bob Jefferey as Self - Worldwide Chairman & CEO, JWT, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, WWII From Space has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch WWII From Space page.

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