The Second World War | Episode 11: End Times | Free Documentary History

The Second World War - Episode 11: End Times | History Documentary Watch 'The Second World War - Episode 12' here: https://youtu.be/7nowFThcn9M In this episode: As the war draws to its brutal close, the Nazi dictatorship forcefully conscripts younger and younger generations, relentlessly sending them to the frontlines in a desperate attempt to achieve an unattainable victory. By this point, the war is effectively lost: the Red Army has been pushing through Eastern Europe for months, while the Americans crossed the Rhine at the beginning of March. This episode explores the various fronts during the spring of 1945, illustrating the increasingly dire position of the Wehrmacht. It also delves into the severe hardships faced by the civilian population across Europe during these final months of conflict. The series: In the early hours of September 1st, 1939 Troops of Nazi Germany launched an attack on Poland. Their invasion was the outbreak of World War II which lasted for nearly six years and claimed the lives of at least sixty million people. Adolf Hitler’s dream of gaining world domination ended only in May 1945 with the unconditional surrender of Germany. In September 1945 the Third Reich’s ally Japan also laid down its arms setting an end to combat actions. This documentary series offers a precise look at the different theaters of war around the globe. It also provides the viewer with an insight into Hitler´s dictatorship and the Holocaust. HD footage from different international archives and interviews with renowned historians make this 12-part documentary an outstanding one. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe Free Documentary - History Channel for free: https://bit.ly/2FjRPgV Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QfRxbG Twitter: https://bit.ly/2QlwRiI ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #FreeDocumentary #Documentary #History ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Free Documentary - History is dedicated to bringing high-class documentaries to you on YouTube for free. You will see fascinating animations showing the past from a new perspective and explanations by renowned historians that make history come alive. Enjoy stories about people and events that formed the world we live in.