Epic History TV

Epic History makes videos about the most dramatic and important stories from our past, from the rise and fall of empires to global conflicts and revolutions. Our team have history degrees and decades of experience in documentary production, and regularly collaborate with specialist historians around the world, so you’re in safe hands as we explore some of the most epic moments in history.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Epic History TV
First Air Date	May 17, 2015
Last Air Date	August 8, 2025
Seasons	11
Episodes	125
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
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Road to WW2: 1935 - 36

In 1935, the established powers are failing to stem a tide of militarism and extremism. Hitler wields unchecked power in Germany, using it to unravel the Versailles Treaty and enforce Nazi racial ideology. In China, Nationalist and Communist factions are under pressure to unite against the Japanese invasion before it’s too late. And in Africa, Mussolini looks to expand his new Italian empire through war in Ethiopia. Meanwhile, the economic stresses of the 1930s continue to drive political division across Europe. In 1936, the polarisation explodes into open violence in Spain, where a deadly Civil War breaks out. Facing these crises, will the global order unite, or will the world's most powerful nations continue on a path of self-interest and isolation?

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