The story begins with an in-depth exploration of the unexpected and cataclysmic Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a pivotal event that marked a significant escalation in the Pacific theater of World War II.
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The narrative unfolds a detailed and comprehensive account of the pivotal events during World War II, focusing on three significant aspects that shaped the course of history.
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In this detailed chronicle, we delve into the gripping story of Hitler’s rapid and ferocious invasion of France, an event that led to its swift and unforeseen downfall.
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In this compelling first episode, the series plunges into the gripping narrative of Hitler’s aggressive invasion of Poland, a critical juncture where the world found itself on the precipice of a large-scale and destructive war.
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In a dramatic display of power and propaganda, Adolf Hitler orchestrates a magnificent and grandiose celebration in Nuremberg, symbolizing the growing dominance of his regime within Germany.
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In January 1933, a pivotal shift occurred in Germany’s political landscape when Adolf Hitler was appointed Reich Chancellor.
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In the heart of Berlin, with the arrival of the new year, the city finds itself in a state of division and unrest.
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Rise of the Nazis – The Reckoning – In the waning years of the 1960s, West Germany stands as a beacon of prosperity and democratic values. The nation is helmed by Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger, a figure who embodies the country’s post-war reconstruction and growth. Yet beneath this facade of progress, a young German woman named Beate Klarsfeld is haunted by the unsettling truth. She knows the dark secret that Kiesinger, the nation’s leader, is concealing – his past as a former Nazi. Driven by a relentless pursuit of justice and a desire to unveil the hidden truths of
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Secrets of World War II episode 9: In 1944 as Hitler faced defeat he tried one last gamble of an offensive on the Western Front. The result was the ‘Battle of the Bulge’. But what the Germans did not know was the Allies were decoding their radio messages. By late 1944, the Allied commanders were confident that the Third Reich was finished. But on December 16, thousands of storm troopers suddenly appeared from the mists of the Ardennes Forest and smashed into the weakest section of the American lines. How could an attack by twenty-five German divisions take the Allies
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Secrets of World War II episode 2: With access to Eva Braun’s personal photograph album, this programme reconstructs the final days in the Dictator’s underground lair, and in particular it examines the possibility of escape for the selected few. Even a half century after his violent end, the death of the 20th century’s most sinister evil is still shrouded in mystery. How did Hitler spend his final hours? Did he actually die in his Chancellery bunker, or did Hitler’s doppelganger make one final impersonation? Why was Joseph Stalin obsessed with finding Hitler’s body? Return to the war-torn ruins of Berlin
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Great Raids of World War II episode 6 – Arctic Commando Assaults: As Britain faced Nazi Germany alone in July 1940, Winston Churchill’s response was to set up the Commandos – an elite fighting force to raid enemy coasts. In December 1941 on his orders a major assault on Vaagso in northern Norway, convinced Hitler that the country was a vital strategic target. Subsequently more than 250,000 Nazi troops were pinned down there uselessly for the rest of the war. Operation Archery was a World War II commando raid carried out by the British No. 3 and
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Great Raids of World War II episode 5 – Cockleshell Raiders: The French port of Bordeaux was vital to Hitler’s war machine. Through it came many of the vital raw materials from the Far East essential to keep the Nazi armies fighting. But Bordeaux was 90 miles up the heavily-guarded Gironde river and seemingly unassailable. Then Royal Marine Major ‘Blondie’ Hasler came up with the idea of a sending a special raiding force in canoes. Operation Frankton was a World War II commando raid carried out by the Royal Marines Boom Patrol Detachment (RMBPD) on shipping in
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