Hitler's Last Stand
On June 6th, 1944, the Allies finally landed troops in Normandy to open the western front. But after the surprise of the D-Day landings and Allied advances, Nazi loyalists dig in, determined to keep a merciless grip on the towns, strongholds and fortresses to defend the Third Reich. These are the stories of desperate battles waged on the edge of defeat, not just for victory but for survival.
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Duration: 18 x 60' HD
Resolution: HD
Seasons: TBC
Genre: History, Lifestyle
Tags: History
Original Language: TBC
Producer: Parallax Film
Original Broadcaster: National Geographic
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