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By 1656 the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was mostly occupied by Sweden, Russia and the Cossacks. In this episode the Commonwealths forces will struggle against the most elite force in Europe - the Swedish Army.

During the second year of World War Two Germany invaded and defeated France in a campaign lasting six weeks. This video is a summary of the Battle of France. Each second represents one day in real time.

It is early 1940. The Allies are counting on a long war and are slowly building up their forces to go on offensive the next year. It is in Germanys interests to attack the Allies as soon as possible to have the best chance for victory. On May 10th 1940 it launches an all out attack on France and the Low countries, beginning the Battle of France.

By 1660 the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth had a monumental task ahead of itself. Two things would have a profound influence on its future - the Reconquest of its Eastern territories and the Reform of its political system.

For three and a half months in 1941 Estonia became a battleground between Germany and the Soviet Union. Being on the left flank of the German drive on Leningrad the country became split between the German forces and the Red Army in mid July 1941. After that both sides attempted to capitalize on the limited maneuvering room to encircle and destroy each others forces as Germany attempted to capture the Soviet naval bases in Estonia while Red Army did everything to retain them.