The Second World War | Episode 9: Days of Destiny | Free Documentary History

The Second World War - Episode 9: Days of Destiny | History Documentary Watch 'The Second World War - Episode 10' here: https://youtu.be/l5OR0QECRTQ In this episode: On the morning of June 6, 1944, the largest armada in military history appeared off the coast of Normandy, France, marking the beginning of a pivotal day in World War II: D-Day, the start of Europe’s liberation. Just over two weeks later, on June 22 — the anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union — the Red Army launched a major offensive on the Eastern Front. Operation Bagration would go on to become the most devastating and costly defeat the German military had ever suffered. Then, on July 20, a dramatic turn of events unfolded at Hitler’s headquarters in East Prussia. The bomb planted by resistance leader Claus von Stauffenberg failed to detonate as planned, allowing the dictator to survive the assassination attempt. In the aftermath, every opponent was ruthlessly persecuted, while the brutal war effort continued with fanatical resolve. 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 international archives and interviews with renowned historians make this 12-part documentary series outstanding. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe to 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.