This series details the last six months of the Second World War.

Beginning with the Battle of the Bulge, it follows the weekly progress of the Allies as they approached victory, with each episode exploring the high and low points of the march to war's end.

From the race through France and the Battle of Berlin, to the climax of the Pacific War, the series paints a comprehensive step by step account of the crucial decisions and personalities that culminated in the end of the Second World War.

After five years, eight months, and five days of massive devastation, the end of the European phase of World War II is celebrated on May 8, 1945. Victory in Europe was commemorated with celebrations all around the world in recognition of the unconditional surrender of all German forces signed in Reims, France, the day before.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill told war-weary Londoners, 'This is your victory', while U.S. President Harry Truman reminded Americans that until Japan's defeat, Victory is but half-won.

On August 14, Japan agreed to surrender to the Allies after a momentous eight days that saw two U.S. atomic bombs dropped on Japan and a declaration of war by the Soviets. On September 2, World War II officially ended with the signing of Japan's surrender on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.