World War II by Drone Season 1 Episode 5 - Battle for the Skies

Airdate: 2021-Dec-05

Episode summary:

World War II was the first war in history in which air power played a critical role. Control of the skies meant control of the war, and both Allied and Axis forces pushed science and engineering to the limits to gain the upper hand. Today, aerial drone footage along with cutting edge Lidar technology is being used to uncover evidence of military aviation innovations that played major roles in the Battle of Britain, the London Blitz, the air war over Berlin, and other key conflicts of the European campaign.

About World War II by Drone series:

Military experts and historians crisscross Europe to revisit the war's most iconic sites to uncover untold stories and long-forgotten secrets....Show more >