Why Eisenhower Didn't Race for Berlin at the End of WW2

This film asks why General Eisenhower chose not to race the Soviets to Berlin in the closing days of the Second World War. Part of a series told through ten dramatic stories, it explores the strategy and politics behind a fateful decision. The reconstruction brings the high-stakes choices of the war's end to life. It is a thoughtful watch for anyone interested in military history and the calculations that shaped postwar Europe. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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