WWI and WWII are the worst ever events in history which will haunt mankind forever.
While there are many movies and shows made on the world war, documentaries stay true to the reality of what happened. Here are some top-rated WWII documentaries to watch on Netflix.
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour (2019): With a series of colourized archive footage, the docuseries traces the important events of WWII with a few surviving veterans, top leaders, generals, soldiers, and more.
World War II: From the Frontlines (2023): Using vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all over the world, the docu-series is an engaging and eye-opening medium to understand WWII like never before.
Hitler's Circle of Evil (2018): The docuseries tells the story of the rise and fall of the Nazi regime in Germany through glimpses at many senior members of the Nazi Party.
The Last Days (1998): Directed by James Moll, this Oscar-winning documentary captures the story of five Hungarian Jews who survived imprisonment in Auschwitz.
The Devil Next Door (2019): The docuseries tells about a Cleveland grandfather who is brought to trial in Israel for an accusation of being the infamous German death camp guard, ‘Ivan the Terrible’.
Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial (2024): Chronicling the key moments of Hitler’s life, the docuseries showcases his accent to power, a propaganda-full regime, anti-Semitit policies, and more.
Hitler: A Career (1977): Another series about the devil, depicting his improbable rise, mastery of crowd psychology, and his skill to exploit others using their weaknesses.
Ordinary Men: The Forgotten Holocaust (2022): The documentary is about the thousands of ordinary Germans who carried out mass atrocities as Nazi police squad members during the Holocaust.