A brief overview of the First Dalek War

The First Dalek War, also known as the Dalek invasion of Earth, was the defining event that solidified the Daleks as Humanity's greatest enemy and also secured the Daleks' position as an iconic recurring monster in Doctor Who. In this video, we are going to take a look at the First Dalek War, analyse its history, and discuss the repercussions of the Daleks' decade-long occupation of Earth in the 22nd century.

All footage is the property of the BBC. Music by Jeremy Soule, Gary Schyman, Jun Senoue and Marty O'Donnell.