World War II in Colour · SEASON 1
Hitler Strikes East
Episode 4 · 2009-09-18
- Documentary
- War & Politics
Episode overview
When Hitler expounded his intention to invade Russia his generals looked at him in horrified silence. The Soviet Union was vast and had matchless resources. Hitler’s whole plan depended upon striking a swift and decisive knock-out blow. A long, drawn-out war would ensure a loss for Germany. Hitler was certain his forces could do it since no country had yet defeated them, but here had never been a military gamble like this. This episode covers Stalingrad and the battle of Kursk, the biggest tank battle in all history.
50 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. The Gathering Storm2009-09-04
2. Lightning War2009-09-04
3. Britain at Bay2009-09-09
4. Hitler Strikes East2009-09-18
5. Red Sun Rampant2009-09-25
6. The Mediterranean and North Africa2009-10-02
7. Turning the Tide2009-10-09
8. The Soviet Steamroller2009-10-16
9. Overlord2009-10-23
10. Closing the Ring2009-10-30
11. The Island War2009-11-06
12. Victory in Europe2009-11-13
13. Victory in the Pacific2009-11-20
