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The Military Documentaries category on Netflix is identified by the secret code 4006 . Below are 34 Military Documentaries titles currently traceable on Netflix, sorted by rating. Top picks include Regiment Diaries (2018), WWII: Lost Films (2009), World War II in Colour (2009).
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Last updated: 28 Sep 2021. Independent reference, not affiliated with Netflix.
Regiment Diaries (2018) Historical footage and interviews with soldiers showcase war stories, unique traditions and unifying principles of the Indian Army’s various regiments.
Year: 201881155880 · IMDb
WWII: Lost Films (2009) Rare color footage interwoven with firsthand interviews and diary entries bring to life the global sweep of World War II via those who were there.
Year: 200970212566 · IMDb
World War II in Colour (2009) Footage of the most dramatic moments from World War II is restored in color and high definition for this historical documentary series.
Year: 200970254851 · IMDb
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour (2019) From the attack on Pearl Harbor to D-Day, the most pivotal events of World War II come to life in this vivid docuseries featuring colorized footage.
Year: 201980989924 · IMDb
For Sama (2019) During the uprising in Syria, a young mother weighs fleeing to raise her daughter or staying to fight for freedom in this harrowing documentary.
Year: 201981132389 · IMDb
Medal of Honor (2018) Honoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.
Year: 201880169786 · IMDb
They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) This moving documentary brings World War I to life for new generations through eyewitness accounts and vividly restored and colorized footage.
Year: 201881048455 · IMDb
Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020) Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
Year: 202080990771 · IMDb
Sir! No Sir! (2005) This documentary chronicles the largely forgotten antiwar activities of American GIs and other members of the military during the Vietnam era.
Year: 200570043764 · IMDb
Guerras do Brasil (2018) This documentary series details how Brazil was shaped by centuries of armed conflict, from its early conquerors to its modern-day violence.
Year: 201881091385 · IMDb
Hitler - A Career (1977) This documentary examines how Adolf Hitler's talent for manipulation, psychology and image-making led him from humble origins to near-world conquest.
Year: 197780106791 · IMDb
Hondros (2017) Photographer Chris Hondros put his life on the line to cover world conflicts. His best friend explores the stories behind his most impactful images.
Year: 201780190924 · IMDb
Age of Tanks (2017) The history of military tanks unfolds in a documentary series that traces their role in history and geopolitics from World War I to the 21st century.
Year: 201780208213 · IMDb
Father Soldier Son (2020) After a single father is severely wounded in Afghanistan, he and his sons embark on a journey of sacrifice and a search for redemption.
Year: 202081002464 · IMDb
Blitz on Britain (1960) Featuring archival footage from both German and UK sources, this documentary examines the defense of Britain during the early years of World War II.
Year: 196081409335 · IMDb
Geheimnisse des 'Dritten Reichs' (2011) This series examines the inner workings of the Nazi regime with interviews of remaining survivors of the Third Reich as well as contemporary experts.
Year: 201180004958 · IMDb
Five Came Back (2017) Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
Year: 201780049928 · IMDb
Dying to Tell (2018) Seeking answers after a life-changing incident in 2012, filmmaker Hernán Zin interviews other war reporters about the personal toll of their work.
Year: 201881073590 · IMDb
FTA (1972) The restored documentary captures the Pacific leg of the 1971 anti-Vietnam War "Free the Army" comedy tour and experiences on both sides of the stage.
Year: 197270112759 · IMDb
Behind Enemy Lines (2001) After dire setbacks in 1940, Winston Churchill commissions a new kind of fighting force: commandos trained to use stealth and audacious tactics.
Year: 200180114588 · IMDb
We Are All For The Fatherland (1979) After the 1978 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, children try to sing the national anthem as citizens search for hope in the war-torn South.
Year: 197981344083 · IMDb
Vivere (2002) This documentary explores a lost true story set in Nazi-occupied Rome, when then-actor Vittorio De Sica was pulled from a set by Joseph Goebbels' men.
Year: 200281411162 · IMDb
Patria (2019) Paco Ignacio Taibo II brings his book trilogy to life, highlighting Mexico's history in 1854-1867, a period he considers foundational to the country.
Year: 201980988257 · IMDb
To Be of Service (2019) Traumatized by combat, newly returned war veterans find solace in service dogs that guide them back to a fulfilling civilian life.
Year: 201981171862 · IMDb
How to Become a Tyrant (2021) Ruling with an iron fist requires an aspiring dictator to know the playbook for absolute power, as history's despots prove in this sardonic docuseries.
Year: 202180989772 · IMDb
Secrets of the Third Reich II (2012) The lost, hidden, or never-known secrets of World War II's Nazi regime are finally revealed in this new collection of astonishing true tales.
Year: 201280005529 · IMDb
The Russian Revolution (2017) Starting in 1881, this film describes how the personal battle between the royal Romanovs and Lenin's Ulyanov family led to the Russian Revolution.
Year: 201780158770 · IMDb
Being Napoleon (2018) On the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, thousands of enthusiasts reenact the epic clash. But there can only be one Napoleon.
Year: 201880993489 · IMDb
Videograms of a Revolution (1992) This documentary uses news footage and amateur video to paint a vivid picture of Romania’s 1989 revolution and the fall of dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu.
Year: 199270047777
Heroes. Battle-hardened in the North (2020) This documentary tells the story of a pilot, scout and artilleryman hailed as heroes after the WWII battle to defend Russia's Kola Peninsula from Nazis.
Year: 202081348934
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021) Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.
Year: 202180237990
Animals In The Great War (2015) This documentary examines the mules, dogs, pigeons and other animals who provided critical services — and comfort — to soldiers during World War I.
Year: 201581411153
Of Fathers and Sons (2018) Posing as a war photographer, Syrian director Talal Derki returns to his devastated country and chronicles the dailies of a jihadist leader's family.
Year: 201880241150
Battlefield Behemoths: A History of the Tank – The World Wars. (2019) Filmed just over a century after the first tank battle in 1918, this documentary series explores how the vehicles forever changed warfare.
Year: 201981457051
