The War Begins - Eastern Front Week-by-Week Prelude #9

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Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the Eastern Front of World War II starts out with the prelude episode #9. Previously we discussed the the GermanSoviet relations in the 1930s, including the MolotovRibentrop pact between Stalin and Hitler (), while this episode will focus on the beginning of World War II, as Germany and the Soviet Union invade Poland. In this episode of our Eastern Front series, we witness how Hitler unleashes war, beginning with the brutal invasion of Poland. As the Wehrmacht’s Army Groups North and South drive toward Warsaw, the world watches in shock. But the true betrayal comes when the Red Army invades from the East, sealing Poland’s fate. With Poland crushed, the storm moves west. Germany launches its lightningfast Blitzkrieg in the West, toppling France, Belgium, and the Netherlands in mere weeks. Meanwhile, Hitler turns northScandinavia falls as Denmark and Norway are swiftly occupied to protect vital supply routes. Finally, the world is stunned by the fall of France and Stalin’s strategic shock, forcing the Soviet Union to urgently rethink its defenses. Join us as we trace the rapidfire campaigns that reshaped Europe and set the stage for total war on the Eastern Front.

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Video: Hazimin Arif

Script: Russell Hellyer

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