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About 1945: The Fall Of Nazi Germany From The Perspective Of US Soldiers

In the final weeks of the war, American forces swept across southern Germany. This documentary, featuring rare color footage, chronicles the last days of the Third Reich from the perspective of the US military. From the brutal street-to-street fighting in Nuremberg to the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, this is the story of how the war ended for the American forces and the German people. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

1945: The Fall Of Nazi Germany From The Perspective Of US Soldiers is presented by War Stories. Its listed runtime is 44 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
1945: The Fall Of Nazi Germany From The Perspective Of US Soldiers
Runtime
44 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
War Stories

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