Plot Synopsis

WWII BY DRONE is a six-episode documentary series that features military experts and historians crisscrossing the continent to revisit the the Second World War's most iconic sites, and -- thanks to cutting-edge CGI, remote-operated vehicles, drone-mounted technology, and lidar -- they uncover untold stories and long-forgotten secrets. From the clear waters of the Mediterranean to the darkest forests of Poland, few places in Europe were spared the brutality of the World War II. Today, Europe's battle-scarred buildings, shipwrecks, and abandoned fortresses are silent symbols of courage and sacrifice, and this series reveals these epic struggles in vivid detail -- from the perspective of the brave souls who fought for our freedom. WWII BY DRONE made its U.S debut on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel.