WW2: Hell under the Sea - Series 3

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War Documentary hosted by Mark Oliver, published by National Geographic in 2020 - English narration

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-- Series alternative title "Hell Below" in Smithsonian networks -- Hell Under the Sea is heading to new heights in Season 3 when series takes a deep dive into the undersea battles that changed the course of World War II. Submarines demand a special breed of warrior–volunteers and never conscripts, self-sufficient enough to operate far forward of logistical support and any chance of rescue. Tenacious and aggressive, submariners often fight alone. Expert analysis and stock footage are woven with narrative driven re-enactments placing the characters at the heart of the action. "Hell Under the Sea" traces the course of submarine warfare in World War II and leads to important battle locations in the Atlantic and Pacific. In addition to the decisions made by the strategists and commanders, the individual episodes also take a look at the rapid technical changes that repeatedly fueled the game of cat and mouse between hunters and hunted. Filmed aboard Second World War era submarines, we witness the legendary stealth as submarines penetrate enemy defenses to collect intelligence or launch an attack at a time and place of their choosing. Beyond sinking military targets, submarine attacks also create chaos and unnerve their adversaries, as they face an unpredictable and even sometimes, invisible enemy. Produced, Directed & Written by Ian Herring and Maija Leivo ; A Parallax Film Production in association with National Geographic and Blue Ant Media

[edit] Killer Strike

September 1939. After being credited with the first official U-Boat kill of the Second World War when he sinks the SS Bosnia, German U-Boat commander Gunther Prien is abruptly recalled from patrol early and offered a secret mission to strike the Royal Navy at its home port of Scapa Flow. Fighting heavy currents and dodging blockships, Prien breaks into the anchorage, but there is not guarantee he will make it out again.

[edit] Enigma Capture

May 1941. The life of German U-Boat commander Fritz Julius Lemp takes a series of dramatic turns as he risks the wrath of Adolph Hitler with a torpedo salvo that sinks the passenger liner SS Athenia in error, and then tangles with the ships and aircraft of British carrier group, as Germany tries to prevent the United States from joining the war on the side of Britain.

[edit] The Longest Journey

December 1944. A German U-Boat Commander makes an unprecedented voyage to attack Allied shipping off the coast of Australia. On Christmas morning, the gun crew of a merchant ship fights back and destroys a torpedo destined for their ship, but with the U-Boat circling for another shot, can they hold out until help arrives?

[edit] Torpedo Rampage

July 1944. After a lackluster wolfpack operation, an American submarine commander penetrates the defenses of a Japanese convoy in the Luzon Strait. Under constant threat from the convoy's escorts, the submarine dodges enemy fire and launches a series of attacks. But when their torpedo tubes are empty, the defenseless crew risks everything to stay in the fight.

[edit] Commander Down

February 1943. After facing down three destroyers in the Japanese occupied harbor of Kiska, Alaska, an American submarine takes the fight to the south Pacific. On a stormy night, they locate a Japanese ship and circle for an attack. Rain and darkness obscure their target-and the Commander realizes too late, how close the enemy is.

[edit] Iwo Jima Pilot Rescue

When the Allies use carrier groups to deliver destruction to the strongholds of the Imperial Japanese Empire, aircraft and airmen prove vulnerable. Only one kind of vessel has a chance to sneak in, surface and perform rescues in enemy waters. As the Submarine Lifeguard League mobilizes, American subs risk everything to rescue downed aviators.

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Video Codec: H.264 CABAC High@L4
Video Bitrate: 3 730 Kbps
Video Resolution: 1920x1080
Display Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Frames Per Second: 25.000 fps
Audio Codec: E-AC3
Audio Bitrate: 256 kb/s CBR 48000 Hz
Audio Streams: 6
Audio Languages: english
RunTime Per Part: 44 min 13 s
Number Of Parts: 6
Part Size: 1.19 GB - 1.29 GB
Source: WEB DL (Thanks to playWEB)
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