The documentary "Operation Barbarossa: Hitler's Invasion of the Soviet Union" delves into the catastrophic consequences of Adolf Hitler's decision to launch a surprise attack on the Soviet Union during World War II.
The Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, despite their military prowess and failure to conquer the UK, proved to be a catastrophic decision. The series delves into the motivations behind this choice, the brutal battles on both sides, and the pivotal events of World War II's bloodiest theater, which ultimately led to the downfall of the Third Reich.
Aired: Oct 5, 1999The Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union makes swift progress at first, but soon...
Aired: Oct 12, 1999Hitler's armies are bogged down in the harsh Russian winter, struggling to es...
Aired: Oct 19, 1999Hitler's last major offensive in the East, launched in the spring of 1942, ai...
Aired: Oct 26, 1999As the Red Army pushes back against German occupation, a tide of retribution ...
Appearances
Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Production Countries: Germany, United Kingdom
Genres:War, Documentary, History
