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Barbarossa

Episode 5 of 26

Acclaimed series telling the story of World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier. The German-Soviet pact ends, and Hitler turns his tanks and troops against Russia.

Acclaimed documentary series telling the story of World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier.

The pact between Germany and the Soviet Union outwears its usefulness, and Hitler turns his tanks and troops against Russia. After a succession of devastating victories, the Germans delay fatally, and the fierce Russian winter takes a grip.

55 minutes

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Fri 20 Feb 201513:50
BBC Two except Scotland & Wales

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Credits

PresenterLaurence Olivier
DirectorPeter Batty
ProducerPeter Batty
WriterPeter Batty

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  • Tue 10 Feb 200913:20
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  • Tue 10 Feb 200914:05
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  • Tue 10 Feb 200915:35
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  • Mon 12 Jul 201013:00
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  • Fri 20 Feb 201512:30
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  • Fri 20 Feb 201513:50
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