The series: This documentary series offers a precise look at the different theaters of war around the globe. It also provides the viewer with an insight into Hitler's dictatorship and the Holocaust. HD footage from different international archives and interviews with renowned German historians make this 12-part documentary an outstanding one. Episode 1: In the early hours of September 1st, 1939, the German battleship SMS Schleswig-Holstein opened fire on the Westerplatte peninsula in Gdansk. Almost simultaneously, the German Air Force launched an attack on the small town of Wielun, southwest of todz. The German invasion of Poland marked the beginning of the Second World War. From the outset, this conflict was waged with extreme brutality, resulting in the deaths of thousands of civilians. Although the Wehrmacht succeeded in defeating its neighboring country within weeks, the campaign was far from straightforward: the Polish forces mounted fierce resistance. This documentary delves into the different aspects of the invasion and the ensuing consequences.
This is a most fascinating documentary. It includes lots of smaller details about the war that other documentaries don't. For example, I hadn't known that the Luftwaffe started bombing before the Schleswig-Holstein fired on the Westerplatte. I can't wait for the next episode!
Thanks so much for providing English voiceovers for the interviews with experts who speak another language instead of doing the translation in very small type for us to read. I watch these videos on my phone. The small type is too hard for me to read. I wish that similar English voiceovers would be provided for the German language videos. Fortunately, those videos are short and the following commentary gives a fairly good idea of what the video was about. This is a very informative documentary that has included more details about the attack on Poland and other aspects of the early war. One of the things I find quite puzzling is why Britain and France signed treaties with Poland and declared war on Germany if they didn’t intend to do anything to provide Poland with any practical assistance.
It is a far too frequent part of the history of humankind. Animals compete, but not to the extent or for the silly reasons that humans do. I cannot help but feel we are a Cancer upon this planet. It seems self destruction is our foremost concern. Sad and frightening indeed.
Henderson was the diplomat in Berlin (as the VO said quite clearly); Chamberlain - a different person - was the PM (in London) at the time. Neville was evidently a popular enough name at the time.
Because their are still holocaust deniers in this world and it makes sense to make your position clear to wee d out any deniers who may stumble on your videos. It you state it up front the deniers will know this isn't the documentary for them thus weeding out trolls before the get started.
@@AmpsWorld420 oh I don't think holocaust deniers are the reason. Perhaps it has something to do with s certain people currently committing crimes against humanity with a smirk on thier face while constantly invoking said holocaust. Gotta keep that hasbara rolling.
You don't make it clear whether YOU understand the reason, or is it that you have a problem with educating upcoming generations, as to the horrors of Nazism and one man who was followed into unspeakable deeds by others?
We have several wars going on since Biden got in. We had peace with Trump. I want peace. I will vote red. Weakness invites war. Biden is weak and listens to the military industrial complex
The series: This documentary series offers a precise look at the different theaters of war around the globe. It also provides the viewer with an insight into Hitler's dictatorship and the Holocaust. HD footage from different international archives and interviews with renowned German historians make this 12-part documentary an outstanding one.
Episode 1: In the early hours of September 1st, 1939, the German battleship SMS Schleswig-Holstein opened fire on the Westerplatte peninsula in Gdansk. Almost simultaneously, the German Air Force launched an attack on the small town of Wielun, southwest of todz. The German invasion of Poland marked the beginning of the Second World War. From the outset, this conflict was waged with extreme brutality, resulting in the deaths of thousands of civilians. Although the Wehrmacht succeeded in defeating its neighboring country within weeks, the campaign was far from straightforward: the Polish forces mounted fierce resistance. This documentary delves into the different aspects of the invasion and the ensuing consequences.
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This is a most fascinating documentary. It includes lots of smaller details about the war that other documentaries don't. For example, I hadn't known that the Luftwaffe started bombing before the Schleswig-Holstein fired on the Westerplatte. I can't wait for the next episode!
These documentaries are amazing thank you for providing them for free
Thanks so much for providing English voiceovers for the interviews with experts who speak another language instead of doing the translation in very small type for us to read. I watch these videos on my phone. The small type is too hard for me to read. I wish that similar English voiceovers would be provided for the German language videos. Fortunately, those videos are short and the following commentary gives a fairly good idea of what the video was about.
This is a very informative documentary that has included more details about the attack on Poland and other aspects of the early war.
One of the things I find quite puzzling is why Britain and France signed treaties with Poland and declared war on Germany if they didn’t intend to do anything to provide Poland with any practical assistance.
Hey this was really good. No broken records repeatedly looking and sounding the same. A fresh doc thanks
The second video is set to “private.” Very interesting stuff!
The Soviet Union (without a formal declaration of war) attacked Poland from the east on 17 September 1939.
There was an entire section of this documentary devoted to their campaign…
@@R2Mannythank you!
@@R2Manny This episode? Didn't hear Russia mentioned. It was on in the background...Thanks anyways.
How come Great Britain and France didn't come running?
@@waqqas800 Distance.
Why its second part is locked/private?
Thank you.
War is appalling. A waste of consciousness. Sad. FRIGHTENING.
It is a far too frequent part of the history of humankind. Animals compete, but not to the extent or for the silly reasons that humans do. I cannot help but feel we are a Cancer upon this planet. It seems self destruction is our foremost concern. Sad and frightening indeed.
Insanity at it's finest.
Its. Without the '
Didn't change much! In nowadays !!
Neville Henderson?? Where did your robot go to school?
Henderson was the diplomat in Berlin (as the VO said quite clearly); Chamberlain - a different person - was the PM (in London) at the time. Neville was evidently a popular enough name at the time.
Neville Chamberlain not Henderson I think that’s what I heard and I was shocked to find this error in this superb documentary
It's not that serious
Henderson was the British diplomat in Berlin
They are two different people with the same first name. Henderson being a diplomat in Berlin.
I'm shocked you haven't deleted this post
I will keep my eye out for Herr Schtarmer in this video.
Someone's brain has just fell out
Poland fought on germanys side in ww1
A Polish state didn't exist during World War I
@@FreeDocumentaryHistoryreally? I wasn't aware of this. When 🇵🇱 was created then?
@@Incredible_World_2023 Poland was created in 1025
Ever wonder why EVERY youtube video on ww2 has a holocaust link at the top?
Because their are still holocaust deniers in this world and it makes sense to make your position clear to wee d out any deniers who may stumble on your videos. It you state it up front the deniers will know this isn't the documentary for them thus weeding out trolls before the get started.
Because YT would try to say it backs uncle addy
@@AmpsWorld420 oh I don't think holocaust deniers are the reason. Perhaps it has something to do with s certain people currently committing crimes against humanity with a smirk on thier face while constantly invoking said holocaust. Gotta keep that hasbara rolling.
You don't make it clear whether YOU understand the reason, or is it that you have a problem with educating upcoming generations, as to the horrors of Nazism and one man who was followed into unspeakable deeds by others?
Why, does it make you feel bad?
Was haben alle diese Frauen bei dieser doku film verloren? Lol?
huh? was soll das heißen?
@@FreeDocumentaryHistory ach nchts, war so bloss eine idee 👍
Why did Russia get to invade and get half of Poland wo any consequences 🤔 do your own digging you'll be blown away if you dig deep enough
They had like a billion soldiers what do you expect?
Beware peoples the lessons of history or be prepared and condemned to repeat it. Vote BLUE in November 2024.
😂😂 😂😂😂
What a joke!!
No way!
We have several wars going on since Biden got in. We had peace with Trump. I want peace. I will vote red. Weakness invites war. Biden is weak and listens to the military industrial complex
How did this workout for ya.😂