BATTLEFIELD: Russia: The Eastern Front explores the crucial role played by Russia in defeating of Nazi Germany. Hoping for a repeat of the successful Blitzkrieg that rolled across Western Europe, the Germans envisioned a swift capitulation by Russia. Instead, the Red Army stopped the Nazi advances in the snows of Stalingrad, waging a battle of attrition, in which hundreds of thousands of German soldiers and millions of Russians perished before liberating the city of Berlin.

This outstanding Blu-Ray disc, re-mastered in full 1080 HD is from the landmark television documentary series BATTLEFIELD, first aired in England on the BBC and later on PBS. Now for the first time TMG and NBC Universal bring you these detailed accounts of the pivotal battles of World War II. Each episode covers one great battle, featuring portraits of the leaders and commanders, explanations of weapons and tactics, a review of the political and military situation leading up to the battle, troop deployment, and the story of the battle itself.

• Narrated by Time Pigot-Smith (V for Vendetta, Quantum of Solace)
• Rare Archival footage from vaults around the world

 

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CHAPTERS

The Battle for Russia
Hitler's plan for the conquest of Russia called for a classic Blitzkrieg offensive which would be pressed ruthlessly to its conclusion within the course of a single season's campaign.

The Battle for Stalingrad
The annihilation of an entire army amidst the charred and frozen ruins of Stalingrad was a catastrophe for the Nazi war machine. Thereafter, the colossus that was the Red Army was never to lose the initiative in the East, paving the way for the Allies successful invasion on the beaches of Normandy

The Battle for Berlin
The furious, climactic battle of Hitler's war. Over a million lives were lost as the Red Army finally crushed the last Nazi citadel.

BLU-RAY FEATURES • FULL SCREEN PRESENTATION • INTERACTIVE MENU • CHAPTER SELECTION