Goofs

Torpedoes are fired at 3-4 second intervals, then shown running side by side in the water.

BB 62 is identified as the USS Iowa. BB 62 is the USS New Jersey. The USS Iowa is BB 61.

General Arnim von Roon's rank changes up and down throughout the mini-series. In June 1942, the narrator announces him as Major General von Roon. In later episodes in 1944 and 1945 he is demoted to the rank of Brigadier General. No German generals were ever demoted, even when falling out of favor with Hitler.

When Byron meets Rhoda in Hollywood the sign on the hill overlooking Hollywood should say "Hollywoodland" not simply Hollywood. The 'land' part of the sign wasn't torn down until 1948 or 49.

During the Japanese attack on Midway Island, we clearly see at least two tropicalized Supermarine Spitfires in RAF markings.

Adolf Eichmann never rose above the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the S.S. However, late into the mini-series, his character appears as a full SS-Colonel.

The U.S.S. Northampton, as seen here, has one gun turret forward and two aft; the real Northampton had two turrets forward and one aft.

While Byron and Pug are standing on the deck of the USS Iowa, the 50-star Navy Jack is seen over Byron's right shoulder instead of the 48-star flag that should have been flying.

The conning tower structure of the Devilfish, seen in December 1941, did not become standard on U.S. submarines until early to mid-1943.