Their joint efforts to win over Nazi troops turned into ... competition. The "Big Three" also fought with each other - for the appearance of the post-war world. Imperialism, Communism or Capitalism? Which vision finally triumphed?
Document World War II:The Race to Victory shows how the alliance of the so-called "Big Three" came about during the second global conflict. The program explores the relationship of the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union in depth and their drive to finally defeat Nazi Germany.
The document also shows the rivalry between the leaders of these three countries, their behind-the-scenes disputes, skirmishes and political games. Each of them sought to impose their will, to win the war on their own terms . The race to victory over Hitler turned into a race and competition between the "Big Three". In the shadow of the struggle on the fronts, we can observe the struggle to take over the dominance in deciding the fate of the post-war world.
Front to screen
The creators of the program used archival recordings showing battles, profiles of politicians (including the heroes of the documentary, i.e. Joseph Stalin, Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill). In the background, the narrator precisely explains the events shown on the screen. In addition, the program gives you the opportunity to see unique, rarely published photos from this period.
Everything is cemented by the statements of witnesses, as well as the opinions of experts. The presence of historians is of great importance here because they comment on the presented facts from today's perspective. Moreover, their opinions help to better understand the events discussed.
Black and white film materials and photos give the program an atmosphere. Thanks to this treatment the viewer can get closer to the characters and feel the meaning of particular facts . Precisely assembled archives take us to various places of global conflict. It is a real masterpiece that helps even a poorly informed person to feel the atmosphere that prevailed in individual countries. Thanks to this, we can get to know the main characters better and observe their reactions to the progress of the war.
The authors of the program managed to avoid unnecessary analyzes. This six-episode series is therefore aimed more at people looking for historical curiosities and specific information that follow one another chronologically.
Picture of the war
Graphic inserts, especially maps, deserve special mention. They show the course of operations and help to find out more or less where the front was at a given time. They also complement the narrator's story. Although the situation of Poland in this conflict is presented only briefly, it is not of key importance to the topic discussed.
For those who know the subject, the facts presented in the series will come as no surprise. However, they will certainly appreciate the graphics and the dynamics of events. An undoubted advantage of this documentary series are also the sources adapted to the narrative. This makes the following episodes great educational material.
Soviet flag over the Reichstag.
Document World War II:The Race to Victory it is definitely worth a look - it won't be a wasted time for anyone. After all, probably everyone will be fascinated with archives and graphic materials that appear on the screen.
For those unfamiliar with World War II, it will surely be an exciting and dynamic journey through which they will learn the most important facts, characters, battles and events of this terrible conflict. In turn, enthusiasts of this period of history will have the opportunity to refresh their knowledge - and organize it additionally.
The presented issues and the narrator's reference to the set goal provoke viewers to carefully follow the document. The race of the communist, capitalist and imperialist, presented in such detail by the creators of the series, may raise new questions and reflections for many viewers. Was this explosive mixture necessary to defeat Nazi Germany? In the end, whose vision of the post-war fate of the world triumphed?
The series " Just history ”Will open“ Week of War "With the new six-episode documentary series" World War II:the race to victory " , the premiere of which will take place on Monday, December 7 at 20:50 on Polsat Viasat History HD channel