Name: Hidden Side of WWII
Uploaded: 2015
Description: From D-Day through Liberation and beyond: uncover little-known facts, forgotten heroes and untold stories behind World War II.

From D-Day through Liberation and beyond: uncover little-known facts, forgotten heroes and untold stories behind World War II.

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.

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D-Day was the largest seaborne wartime operation in history. Look behind the scenes at the logistics, confidential decisions and secret agents involved in the operations.

D-Day

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.

As De Gaulle and the Allies vied for control, a political struggle unfolded. France’s liberation was a huge turning point, but also brought hardship.

Liberation

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.

November 1945: the Nuremberg trials began, indicting 200 German officials for "crimes against humanity." Explore secret networks that helped exfiltrate escaped Nazis.