War of the Century

War of the Century

The War of the Century: When Hitler Fought Stalin, is a BBC documentary film series that examines Adolf Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 and the no-holds-barred war on both sides. It not only examines the war but also the terror inside the Soviet Union at the time due to the paranoia of Joseph Stalin - the revenge atrocities, the Great Purge of army officers, the near-lunacy orders, and the paranoia of being upstaged by others, especially Marshal Zhukov. The historical adviser is Ian Kershaw.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

War of the Century

First Air Date

October 5, 1999

Last Air Date

October 26, 1999

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

BBCNDR

Networks

BBC Two

S01E04

Vengeance

As the Red Army advanced eastwards, many sought vengeance, not just on Germany, but on their own fellow citizens who had dared to allow themselves to be captured by the enemy.

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