S1 E8 ∙ Crossing the Rhine ∙
The Allies reached the last great natural barrier between their forces and the German heartland. If they could get across the River Rhine, the war would be won.
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Contains Mature Themes and Violence
The Allies reached the last great natural barrier between their forces and the German heartland. If they could get across the River Rhine, the war would be won.
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Contains Mature Themes and Violence
British, American and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
The British and Canadians who fought the Germans to capture the city of Caen.
The Americans' huge offensive to blast a gap in the German lines.
Field Marshal Montgomery's daring airborne plan to end the war by Christmas.
How the Canadians seized Hitler's island fortress to open up the vital port of Antwerp.
The Allies who entered Germany and ran into the imposing Siegfried Line defences.
Hitler's launch of his great counter-offensive - the Battle of the Bulge.
The Allies' attempts to get across the River Rhine and into the German heartland.