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Publisher
Madacy Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Examines the complex origins of the conflict in Europe and East Asia, and the long first phase of the war when an Axis victory seemed an all-too-likely and frightening possibility. This rare archival material reveals the magnitude of the fascist threat, and the heroism that sustained the Allies through the bleak early years.
Series
Great courses. Modern history volume Course No. 8762
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Using a distinctly European perspective (in which the United States is a supporting player instead of a main character), this course provides a fresh lens through which to study the European Theater?s major battles, larger-than-life personalities, twists of fate, and tales of intrigue.
4) Korkoro
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Français
Description
During the Second World War, a Gypsy family travels the roads of France before learning that the Vichy regime no longer gives them the right to travel freely.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
In 1943 a group of 1434 Polish refugees from the Soviet Russia, including a few hundred orphans, arrived in an abandoned ranch of Santa Rosa at the invitation of the Mexican President. Santa Rosa, near Leon, Mexico became their home for the few years to come. Earlier in December 1942, Prime Minister of Polish Government in Exile - General Władysław Sikorski arrived in Mexico to sign an agreement with President of Mexico Avila Camacho to set up such...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The Allies called him Garbo. The Nazis dubbed him Alaric. Both sides in World War II were sure Juan Pujol Garcia was their man. In reality, Pujol was a double agent - and his final allegiance was to the Allies. From the comfort of Lisbon, Garbo fed false information to the Nazis and fabricated a network of phantom agents across Europe. Although he never fired a single shot, Garbo helped to save thousands of lives, most notably by misinforming the...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This documentary delves into never before seen archival footage and documents to investigate how much the Allies knew about the mass murder of Europe's Jews during World War II and why they did not do more to stop it. What the allies knew examines the immigration policy, top secret documents, personal prejudice and government policies that resulted in the deaths of millions.
11) Victory at sea
Publisher
Mill Creek Entertainment
Language
English
Description
The original full-length episodes of the award-winning series made exclusively for television and containing actual live action footage. The videos introduce the campaigns and action of World War II, concentrating on battles and action at sea.
13) Woman in gold
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Sixty years after fleeing Vienna during World War II, a Jewish woman begins the arduous task of retrieving family possessions seized by the Nazis with the help of an inexperienced, young lawyer.
14) Stars =: Sterne
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Deutsch
Description
Stationed in a secluded Bulgarian village in 1943, Walter, an artist and sergeant in the Wehrmacht, lives an almost idyllic life far away from the war. Then one day a transit camp is set up for Jews arriving from Greece. Ruth, one of the Greek Jews, asks Walter to help a pregnant woman in the camp. At first he refuses, but then changes his mind and sends a doctor into the camp ... Stars, based on scriptwriter Angel Wagenstein's personal experiences...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Deutsch
Description
In a small town, everyone has tried to forget what happened shortly after WWII. That is, until a stranger finds a book that Jadup gave to the young refugee, Boel, over 30 years ago. This subject matter was considered so controversial by GDR authorities thatJadup and Boel℗ was banned and not released until 1988. Painful memories of the period after the war and of Boel and her disappearance begin to surface. Jadup, now the town's respected and popular...
Publisher
Distributed by Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
"One of television's most popular series, the groundbreaking Combat! offers a gritty, unflinching look at American soldiers battling in Europe during World War II, confronting imposing odds and demonstrating remarkable levels of ingenuity and courage"--Container.
18) Korczak
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Account of the last days of life of the legendary Polish pedagogue Janusz Korczak and his heroic dedication to protecting Jewish orphans during the war.
19) Black brigade
Publisher
Echo Bridge Acquisition Corp
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A redneck officer is put in charge of a squad of black troops charged with taking an important bridge from the Nazis.
20) 1944
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
Estonian
Description
When Russian and Nazi forces invade Estonia during World War II, they force the occupants to fight each other alongside the two enemy armies.
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