Apocalypse: Hitler Takes On The East

Apocalypse: Hitler Takes On The East

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Apocalypse: Hitler Takes On The East

Synopsis

In June 1941, Hitler took his greatest gamble - launching an attack against the Soviet Union. Despite being the largest German operation of WWII, Operation Barbarossa was one of his biggest failures.

Episodes

Season 1

  • Conquering Living Space

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    June 1941, Hitler invades the USSR: he wants to conquer this “Living space” of which he dreams for his Reich, and conquer the largest country in the world.

  • The Decisive Fight

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    October 1941: as Hitler believes his triumph imminent, his men and tanks are freezing where they stand. Meanwhile, the Red Army consolidates his positions.