World War II: Race to Victory — Season 1, Episode 1: Mortal Peril
Documentary, War & Politics • 45 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, an examination of the race, not only to win WWII, but also to gain power and an ideological stronghold.
About World War II: Race to Victory
This 6-hour documentary series recalls one of the most thrilling races in history, between three icons, super powers and ideologies that came together to overcome a greater evil and achieve VE Day. Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin find themselves in an uneasy alliance, fraught with power-struggles, false promises and deadly suspicions of each other. The series paints an in-depth picture of the race to power and victory during the war, to reach VE Day.