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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 5 of 27

Quick Summary

The German invasion of the Soviet Union

About This Program

An account of Hitler's decision to invade the Soviet Union, which produced an initial series of dazzling victories until the harsh winter of 1941 took hold, with fatal consequences for the ill-equipped German army. Narrated by Laurence Olivier

The World at War broadcasts on U&Yesterday +1 at 11:00am, Wednesday, 24 December 2025. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD607Sky255Sky261Virgin329

Production Details

Runtime60 mins
DirectorPeter Batty

Cast & Crew

PB
Peter BattyDirector
PB
Peter BattyProducer
PB
Peter BattyWriter
LO
Laurence OlivierNarrator

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