S02E01: Barbarossa | Rise of the Nazis

Duration: 59'14''

Synopsis

At the peak of his power, Hitler now faces fellow dictator Stalin. He tries to deceive Stalin with a plan to invade Britain, while preparing an attack on the Soviet Union.

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