Soviet Storm: WWII in the East Season 1 Episode 6

Ep 6. WWII in the East: Operation Bagration

  • January 29, 2012
  • 43 min

WWII in the East: Operation Bagration is the sixth episode of the first season of Soviet Storm. In this episode, viewers are taken to the Eastern Front of World War II in 1944, where the Soviet Red Army launched an epic battle to liberate Belarus from Nazi occupation.

Operation Bagration, named after the famous Georgian military commander, was a massive military campaign launched by the Red Army on June 22, 1944. The operation was aimed at destroying the Nazi Army Group Center, which had been controlling Belarus since 1941.

The episode covers the background of the operation, including the planning and preparations involved. It features interviews with historians, archival footage, and high-end computer graphics.

The viewers are taken through the Russian offensive which was based on three main axes, the Northern, Central and Southern Fronts, which pushed the German troops towards the west from a front in which the Soviet forces were in excess in terms of numbers and materials.

The episode also sheds light on the strategic importance of Minsk, the capital of Belarus, which was the key objective of Operation Bagration. The city was heavily defended by German troops, but the Soviet forces were determined to capture it.

Throughout the episode, viewers see the immense scale of the battle, making it one of the largest military operations in history, with over 2 million men and 6,000 tanks involved.

As the battle rages, the documentary showcases iconic moments of the war, including the heroic acts of the soldiers on the frontline, and the grueling conditions of the war. Archival footage show the dramatic moments of the battle and viewers will see one of the bloodiest battles in the east.

The documentary also highlights the role of Soviet military leaders, notably Georgy Zhukov, who was instrumental in the success of Operation Bagration. Many experts agree that Zhukov was one of the greatest military commanders in history, and his military tactics are still studied in military academies around the world.

The Soviet Red Army ultimately emerged victorious after weeks of intense fighting, and the documentary depicts the impact of the victory on the Eastern Front of World War II and the overall course of the war.

Finally, the episode sets the tone for the Eastern Front until the end of the war, and highlights some of the repercussions that the German retreat caused on the German morale, and how Allied officers saw the defeat of Army Group Center as the first signs of the German surrendering.

Overall, WWII in the East: Operation Bagration is an insightful and thought-provoking episode that provides viewers with a comprehensive account of one of the most significant battles of World War II. The episode is a must-watch for history buffs, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the Eastern Front during World War II.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 29, 2012
  • Runtime
    43 min
  • Language
    English