Operation Barbarossa: Into the Heart of Darkness

In June 1941, Hitler decides to break the German-Soviet pact and set the German army in motion toward Moscow. From summer to winter, and from Kiev to Leningrad, previously unseen archival footage, some recolored, retraces the bloodiest military operation of World War II. Testimonies from soldiers and civilians recount these endless months of battles and sieges.

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Created By	Thomas Sipp
Status	Ended
Original Name	Opération Barbarossa : Au cœur des ténèbres
First Air Date	November 16, 2024
Last Air Date	November 16, 2024
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	54min
Language	French
Original Language	French
Production Countries	France
Production Companies	ARTE Les Films d'Ici a_BAHN Cinémage 17 CNC Histoire TV
Networks	ARTE

S01E02

Winter

With Operation "Typhoon," the "last battle," a rain of fire falls upon the Soviet forces as the panzers break through their lines. The population, fed by propaganda, is still unaware of the rapid advance of the Germans, greeting the tank crews whom they mistake for fellow countrymen.

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