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Russian Front 1941-1945, The (4 Parts)

Synopsis
Tells the story of the war on the Easter Front in World War 2, the outcome of which was crucial in the struggle to defeat Nazi Germany. Includes historical analysis by Professor John Erickson, graphics and archive footage.
1: the opening phase of the war and Hitler’s onlslaught that carried his armies to the gates of Moscow.
2: the events of 1942 form the doomed attempt to capture Moscow to Hitler’s conquests at Stalingrad.
3: the fall ofStalingrad to the events of the battle of Kursk, Hitler’s last chance to seize the initiative in the east.
4: the final phase of the war as the Red Army defeats the Germans and surges on to the gates of Berlin.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1997
Availability
Sale
Uses
Age 14 and up.
Subjects
History
Keywords
Russia; World War II

Credits

Cast
John Erickson 

Sections

Title
Barbarossa: Hitler turns east
Synopsis
1: the opening phase of the war and Hitler's onlslaught that carried his armies to the gates of Moscow.

Title
Turning point Stalingrad
Synopsis
2: the events of 1942 form the doomed attempt to capture Moscow to Hitler's conquests at Stalingrad.

Title
From Stalingrad to Kursk
Synopsis
3: the fall ofStalingrad to the events of the battle of Kursk, Hitler's last chance to seize the initiative in the east.

Title
Battles for Berlin, The
Synopsis
4: the final phase of the war as the Red Army defeats the Germans and surges on to the gates of Berlin.

Production Company

Name

Cromwell Productions Ltd

Distributor

Name

Cromwell Productions Ltd

Email
crom@compuserve.com
Web
http://www.history-zone.com/about.html External site opens in new window
Phone
01789 295580
Fax
1789 415210
Address
11 Central Chambers
Cook’s Alley
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6JQ

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