Adolf Hitler's War

Stalin, feeling betrayed, leads the Soviet resistance against the German army throughout the Soviet states. These occupation policies result in the inaugural extermination directives that target individuals labelled as ‘undesirables’, marking the first systematic killings of such groups throughout the occupied territories.

A Superhuman Act of Inhumanity is presented as an episode‑format programme. It falls within the genre of a single episode, offering a focused narrative rather than a multi‑part series. The title hints at extraordinary actions that are, paradoxically, deeply cruel, setting the tone for the events that follow. The story opens with Stalin feeling betrayed, prompting him to take up arms against the advancing German army across the Soviet territories. His response is portrayed as a direct confrontation, with the Soviet leader leading resistance efforts amidst the chaos of occupation. The narrative centres on his personal drive to counter the invaders. Meanwhile, the German occupiers introduce policies that target groups they label as ‘undesirables’. These measures mark the first instance of systematic extermination under the occupation, signalling a shift from conventional warfare to organised mass murder. The episode highlights how these early policies set a grim precedent for later actions. The programme links Stalin’s struggle with the emergence of these extermination policies, underscoring the stark contrast between a leader fighting for his nation and an occupying force instituting lethal classifications. By juxtaposing the two developments, the episode draws attention to the brutal reality of the early war years in the Soviet states.