The War Zone: The Rhine to Victory

Overview

Squeezed by Allied forces from all sides, the German Reich found itself in a weakened position and facing its final retreat. Using newsreel footage and interviews, this documentary traces the events leading to the end of World War II. As Russian, British and American troops pounded the Germans with incessant bombings and attacks on land, they eventually forced a Nazi surrender, touching off jubilant celebrations around the world.