Synopsis

The German-Soviet pact ends, and Hitler turns his tanks and troops against Russia.

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ITV | 1973 | 51'30''

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03: France Falls | The World at War

ITV | 1973 | 52'05''

France relied on the fortified Maginot Line but the Germans simply skirted it and forged south.

04: Alone | The World at War

ITV | 1973 | 51'09''

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ITV | 1973 | 51'41''

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ITV | 1973 | 52'18''

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ITV | 1973 | 52'05''

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ITV | 1973 | 51'31''

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ITV | 1973 | 51'34''

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11: Red Star | The World at War

ITV | 1973 | 52'28''

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ITV | 1973 | 51'59''

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13: Tough Old Gut | The World at War

ITV | 1973 | 50'12''

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ITV | 1973 | 52'12''

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ITV | 1973 | 52'06''

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ITV | 1973 | 52'14''

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ITV | 1973 | 51'47''

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ITV | 1973 | 52'15''

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ITV | 1973 | 52'04''

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ITV | 1973 | 52'04''

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ITV | 1973 | 51'55''

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