Week 254 - The Destruction of Army Group Centre - WW2 - July 8, 1944

World War Two Season 6 Episode 27

Overview:
Operation Bagration continues, smashing the armies of German Army Group Center and taking ever more territory including the prize of Minsk; on Saipan the Americans have taken most of the island when the Japanese resort to a huge suicidal banzai charge to try and turn the tide; and in Normandy new attacks begin try to finally take Caen and St. Lo.

Genre : Documentary, War & Politics

Actors : Indy Neidell

Release Date : 2023-07-08

Duration : 24 menit

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