The Fallen of World War II

May 20, 2015

0h 19m

★ 8.0

Overview

This interactive infographic short documentary examines the human losses of the Second World War between 1939 and 1945 and the decline in battle deaths in the years since that most terrible war of human history. The 19-minute data visualization uses cinematic storytelling techniques to provide viewers with a fresh and dramatic perspective of a pivotal moment in history. The film follows a linear narration, but it allows viewers to pause during key moments to interact with the charts and dig deeper into the numbers.

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Documentary

War

History

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Neil Halloran

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0.0

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6.0

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6.9

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