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The German-Soviet pact ends, and Hitler turns his tanks and troops against Russia.

Acclaimed series telling the story of World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier. The German-Soviet pact ends, and Hitler turns his tanks and troops against Russia.

Acclaimed documentary series telling the story of World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier.

The pact between Germany and the Soviet Union outwears its usefulness, and Hitler turns his tanks and troops against Russia. After a succession of devastating victories, the Germans delay fatally, and the fierce Russian winter takes a grip.

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Laurence Olivier narrates the landmark military history documentary about World War II.

Laurence Olivier narrates the landmark 26-part British documentary series telling the story of World War II, profiling its main campaigns and highlighting the human cost on all sides of the conflict.

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