Moscow is a city known for its ruthless leaders and abundant secrets. Today it’s a modern metropolis, but far below its crowded streets lie the reminders of its war-torn past, and pieces of Stalin's terrifying legacy.
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In the U.S. 4 million residents turn out to cheer Eisenhower as he makes a triumphal 35 mile motorcade around New York City. In the Philippines, the last port held by the Japanese, falls to US forces, who now make contact with Filipino guerrillas.
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In Europe, the Nazi threat is all but gone as the "Big 3" nations begin to tackle the problem of restructuring the shattered continent. In the Pacific, the situation in Okinawa has turned into a bloody stalemate.
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, WWII Behind Closed Doors: Stalin, the Nazis and the West, a six-hour series, airing Wednesdays, May 6, 13 and 20, 9:00 11:00 pm, on PBS (check local listings) award-winning historian and filmmaker Laurence Rees tells the hidden story of Stalin’s backroom dealings, first with the Nazis and then...
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After nearly six years of conflict and the death of millions, Germany surrenders unconditionally. The war in Europe is over at last. In London, Paris, New York and Moscow, people take to the streets in victory.
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We’re back in Berlin — the fastest-changing big city in Europe. If you haven't been here lately, you won't recognize the place. United Berlin has resumed its place as the capital of Germany and one of Europe's great cities.
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US forces make further advances against the Japanese in the Philippines. Fanatical Japanese troops continue to hold out on the Pacific island of Okinawa. King Haakon of Norway makes a triumphant return to his country after five years of exile.
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On Okinawa, U.S victory is now in sight. Japanese troops on the Pacific Island are mounting an increasingly desperate defense against the relentless advance of the U.S.
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new docudrama, WWII Behind Closed Doors: Stalin, the Nazis and the West, a six-hour series, airing Wednesdays, May 6, 13 and 20, on PBS (check local listings) award-winning historian and filmmaker Laurence Rees tells the hidden story of Stalin’s backroom dealings, first with the Nazis and then w...
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