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Hidden Side of WWII

3 episodes 94%4KCC

The secret plots, overlooked heroes, and buried truths behind liberation.

Go beyond the familiar milestones of World War II to uncover forgotten heroes, strategic deceptions, and little-known facts from D-Day through Liberation and beyond. This series reveals how hidden decisions and untold stories shaped the fate of Europe, giving history fans fresh insight that makes every episode worth exploring.

Episode guide

3 episodes
1
1D-Day
It was the largest seaborne wartime operation in history: D-Day. Look behind the scenes at the logistics, confidential decisions, top-ranking officials and secret agents involved in the operations.
53 min
2
2Liberation
As De Gaulle and the Allies vied for control, a political struggle unfolded—with French guerrilla acts playing a vital role in securing sovereignty. France’s liberation was a huge turning point that led to the end of the war, but also brought disorganization, food shortages and insecurity.
52 min
3
3Last Secrets of the Nazis
November 1945: the Nuremberg trials began, indicting 200 German officials for "crimes against humanity." But many criminals escaped. Explore the secret networks that helped exfiltrate Nazis to places like South America, with unexpected assistance from institutions like the Vatican.
53 min
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