Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on The Roku Channel - Page 57

Scorched Earth WWII

2016

Scorched Earth WWII

2016
When the Nazis unleashed the 'Blitzkrieg', it was a kind of warfare the world had never witnessed before and immediately upended all traditional ideas of military strategy and tactics. Suddenly Europe and North Africa was reeling from this new type of combat and had to adapt quickly or suffer the consequences of Hitler's evil aims. Now, using ground-breaking graphics and state-of-the-art computer animation, as well as archival footage culled from Allied and Axis sources, the incredible initial successes of Hitler's seemingly unstoppable war machine are revealed and examined. Includes 'Hitler's Big Guns', 'Africa Korps', 'Infantry Firepower' and more!
Naval Warfare in World War II

2014

Naval Warfare in World War II

2014
Includes: The Battle of the Atlantic, Pearl Harbour, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Japanese Victories and the Battle of Midway, War in the Mediterranean, Guadalcanal, The Struggle for the Solomon Islands, Mediterranean Command, The Invasion of North Africa, War in the South Atlantic, War from Murmansk to Alaska, Carrier Warfare, The New Guinea Campaign, Sicily and the Italian Campaign, D-Day, Victory in the Atlantic 1943-1945, The Battle for the Marianas, The Battle for Peleliu and Anguar, Leyte Gulf, The Liberation of the Philippines, US Submarines, The Fate of Europe, The Battle for Iwo Jima, The Road to Mandalay, Kamikaze, The Surrender of Japan and the Aftermath of War.
The Grey Wolves: Echoes from WWII

2016

The Grey Wolves: Echoes from WWII

2016
Grey Wolves captures life on board a U-boat, from the German perspective. First hand accounts in text, letters, diaries, journals, memoirs, relaying tales of the mundane and the routine, dramatic and heroic; the fear and resilience of every crew member, from Kapitainleutnant to Mechaniker. It is a vivid, brutally realistic portrait of the men who fought and died beneath the surface of the Atlantic in what was, perhaps, the most critical battle of the war.
British Royal Heritage: The Royal Kingdom

2004

British Royal Heritage: The Royal Kingdom

2004
British Royal Heritage: The Royal Kingdom traces the unique relationship between the British monarchy and the country from the ancient kingdoms of Sussex, East Anglia, Kent and Wessex over a thousand years of turbulent history to the present day.
Battlezone WWII: The U.S. Army Air Forces

2015

Battlezone WWII: The U.S. Army Air Forces

2015
This Battlezone series features an in-depth analysis of the evolution of the U.S. Army Air Forces and its role in combat.
Battlezone WWII: The Nazis Strike

2015

Battlezone WWII: The Nazis Strike

2015
A German Corporal and a Polish Artilleryman remember the Nazi's Blitzkrieg strike on Poland in 1939.
Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles

2015

Battlezone WWII: The Big Battles

2015
This Battlezone series features an in-depth analysis of the major battles that decided the outcome of WWII.
Battlezone WWII: America's Greatest Generals

2015

Battlezone WWII: America's Greatest Generals

2015
Features some of America's Greatest Generals: General Dwight D 'Ike' Eisenhower, George S 'Old Blood and Guts' Patton, and Douglas 'Big Chief' MacArthur. Bonus Generals include George C 'Organizer Of Victory' Marshall, Henry 'Hap' Arnold, Omar 'Brad' Bradley and Joseph 'Vinegar Joe' Stilwell. Introduced and Narrated by Ronald Reagan, Walter Cronkite, Lorne Greene, Walter Matthau and Mike Wallace.
Architects of Darkness

2017

Architects of Darkness

2017
Six one hour episodes each focusing on a key individual that traces the trajectory and design of Hitler’s thousand year Reich. From the beer halls of Munich to the horrors of the Final Solution, these individuals were truly Architects Of Darkness of the Nazi Third Reich.
The Explosion Show

2020

The Explosion Show

2020
Tory Belleci of the MythBusters and Tommy Passemante from Nitro Circus are on a mission to take audiences on an unpredictable ride, hanging with the experts, daredevils and professionals who are in the business of making things explode.
First Flights with Neil Armstrong

1991

First Flights with Neil Armstrong

1991
NASA Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of space flight & aviation accomplishments as he takes the controls of a variety of flying machines. Each episode blends historic footage, interviews, and flying. Armstrong takes you on an exhilarating adventure through time.
Countdown to Apollo

2019

Countdown to Apollo

2019
Apollo, the space program that put a man on the moon, was one of the most epic achievements in human history.
Unauthorized Biographies with Peter Graves

1993

Unauthorized Biographies with Peter Graves

1993
The lives of Elizabeth Taylor, Elvis Presley, John Gotti and Madonna are exposed with a candor and honesty never before seen in this provocative series.
The RVers

2019

The RVers

2019
The new TV series dedicated to the lifestyle craze that's sweeping the world.
Toymakerz

2016

Toymakerz

2016
The Surgeons

2003

The Surgeons

2003
This verité documentary series profiles the personal and professional lives of Canada's best surgeons. With remarkable access to doctors and their patients, this series features riveting stories about real life and death medical procedures.
Miami Swat

2009

Miami Swat

2009
Following the highly dangerous work of one America's most elite police forces and their war on crime.
World War II: Battles Won and Lost

2017

World War II: Battles Won and Lost

2017
This sweeping World War II series examines the outcome of battles fought in every major theater. It shows that these battles were decided by strategy and by which armies could capitalize on the terrain or gain better access to supplies. Whether waged by the Allies or by Hitler and the Axis powers, victory or defeat could determine possession of territory, resources, or the will to go on fighting.
Wild Bear Rescue

2017

Wild Bear Rescue

2017
Follow the story of the Langens of British Columbia, who run one of the busiest bear rehabilitation centers in the world. They rescue and raise orphaned bear cubs (including grizzly cubs) until they can survive on their own and be released back into the wild.
Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep

2018

Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep

2018
Viewers are taken deep into the world of maritime murders. Despite its promise of beauty and tranquility, the sea is a lawless world where jealousy, greed and rage surface and where no one is safe.