After Hitler

After Hitler

Season 1
In the five years that separated the end of the Second World War from the start of the Cold War, the world had hoped for a lasting peace, but instead found itself on the brink of apocalypse. Five years of chaos and hope for the people of a shattered Europe, who became pawns in the games of the major powers. After Hitler will immerse the viewer into the searing reality of these post war years.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Part One

    May 7, 2016
    46min
    13+
    May 8th, 1945, brought jubilation across Europe as WWII ended. Yet, the victory's aftermath revealed a shattered continent. Amidst ruins, millions sought loved ones and struggled to rebuild, facing a harsh reality. The war's end didn't bring peace; instead, it plunged Europe into uncertainty and turmoil.
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  2. S1 E2 - Part Two

    May 7, 2016
    45min
    13+
    Europe, post-WWII, faced the specter of the Cold War. Geopolitical tensions rose as powers vied for dominance. The era saw the division of Europe, marked by events like the Berlin blockade and expulsion of German minorities. 'After Hitler' provides immersion in this period through remastered archives, offering a firsthand experience of the confusion, optimism, and fear that gripped the continent.
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