War of the Century

1999 NR 3h 20m 8.3

Documentary examining Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.

In 1941, Nazi Germany, seemingly near invincible in its military might despite its failure to break the UK in the Battle of Britain, makes one of its most disastrous military moves. Despite the danger of a two front war and the existence of a non-aggression pact, Hitler orders the full scale invasion of the Soviet Union. This series explores the reasons for this undertaking, its vicious nature on both sides and the general series of events of the bloodiest theater of the war that would ultimately turn the tide in the fight against the Third Reich.

Episodes:

Episode 1 High Hopes

1. High Hopes

Aired: Oct 5, 1999

Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union is met with initial success but t...

Episode 2 Spiral of Terror

2. Spiral of Terror

Aired: Oct 12, 1999

During the Battle of Moscow, Hitler forced his armies to stand their ground d...

Episode 3 Learning to Win

3. Learning to Win

Aired: Oct 19, 1999

In the spring of 1942, Hitler launched a two-pronged attack in what he believ...

Episode 4 Vengeance

4. Vengeance

Aired: Oct 26, 1999

Victory turns to vengeance as the Soviets drive the occupying Germans out of ...


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Info about War of the Century

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Countries: Germany, United Kingdom

Genres: War, Documentary, History