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The Unknown War

6.319781 seasonNRTV SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics

A documentary television series of the Nazi-Soviet War, edited from over 3.5 million feet of film taken by Soviet camera crews from the first day of the war, 22 June 1941, to the Soviet entry into Berlin in May 1945.

ProducerFabian Mogilevskiy

Where to watch

Tubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
June 22 1941
Jun 22, 1978 6.0
E2
The Battle for Moscow
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E3
The Siege of Leningrad
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E4
To the East
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E5
The Defense of Stalingrad
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E6
Survival at Stalingrad
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E7
The World's Greatest Tank Battle
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E8
War in the Arctic
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E9
War in the Air
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E10
The Partisans
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E11
The Battle of the Seas
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E12
The Battle of Caucasus
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E13
Liberation of the Ukraine
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E14
The Liberation of Belorussia
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E15
The Balkans to Vienna
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E16
The Liberation of Poland
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E17
The Allies
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E18
The Battle of Berlin
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E19
The Last Battle of the Unknown War
Jan 1, 1978 6.0
E20
A Soldier of the Unknown War
Jan 1, 1978 6.0

Cast

BLBurt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Self - Host

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The Unknown War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Unknown War?

The Unknown War is streaming on Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Unknown War on Netflix?

No, The Unknown War is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is The Unknown War on Amazon Prime Video?

The Unknown War isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Unknown War for free?

The Unknown War is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.

How many seasons are in The Unknown War?

The Unknown War has 1 season in total (20 episodes). The series concluded in 1978.

Are all episodes of The Unknown War out yet?

Yes — all 20 episodes across 1 season of The Unknown War are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Unknown War?

No — The Unknown War ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.