BBC History of World War II

War Of The Century: When Hitler Fought Stalin - High Hopes (1x14)

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Details Hitler's invasion of Russia and also Stalin's initial dismissal of agents reports that Hitler was planning to invade and also gives evidence confirming Stalin's attempts to seek a negotiated peace with the Germans when they did invade. Considers the morale and state of the Red Army, often low and ill-equipped or led, and the blitzkrieg tactics used by the Germans - with first hand accounts from ex-SS and Red Army men. Uses eye- witness accounts and new film footage and information available since the opening up of East European archives and society in former Communist countries.