War of the Century (1999)

In 1941, Nazi Germany, despite its failure to overcome the UK in the Battle of Britain, appears militarily formidable. However, it takes one of its most ill-fated military actions. Ignoring the risks of a two-front conflict and an existing non-aggression pact, Hitler commands a full-scale invasion of the Soviet Union. This series delves into the motivations behind this decision, the brutal outcomes for both sides, and the overall sequence of events within the war's bloodiest theater. These events ultimately become pivotal in shifting the balance against the Third Reich.