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The Best Episodes of The World Wars

Every episode of The World Wars ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The World Wars!

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The story of three decades of war told through the eyes of various men who were its key players: Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, Mussolini, Churchill, Tojo, DeGaulle and MacArthur. The series examines the two wars as

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The World Wars Season 1 Episode 1 - Trial by Fire
    8.1/10(158 votes)

    #1 - Trial by Fire

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    A chronological look at the events that occurred during the world wars. An assassin's bullet sparks a global conflict that quickly evolves into the deadliest war humanity has ever seen. In the chaos, a new generation of soldier emerges, including a group of men who would become the most infamous leaders of the 20th century.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The World Wars Season 1 Episode 2 - The Price of Glory
    8.0/10(129 votes)

    #2 - The Price of Glory

    S1:E2

    The fighting may have stopped, but tensions around the world continue to simmer just beneath the surface. Few may realize it, but the seeds of the next great global conflict have already been sown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The World Wars Season 1 Episode 3 - The Rising Tide
    7.9/10(107 votes)

    #3 - The Rising Tide

    S1:E3

    A new generation of world leaders is called to action as war inevitably breaks out again. The men who came of age in battle now must rely upon past experiences to fight a new conflict, as they face the greatest challenge humanity has ever seen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Trial by Fire" is the best rated episode of "The World Wars". It scored 8.1/10 based on 158 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/26/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Price of Glory".