Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In the final weeks of WW2, Allied command faced a choice: race the Soviets to Berlin and risk 100,000 casualties, or halt at the Elbe. This film explores Eisenhower's decision and the ensuing Soviet Race to Berlin between Marshalls Zukov and Koniev, which cost over 160,000 casualties.
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In the final weeks of WW2, Allied command faced a choice: race the Soviets to Berlin and risk 100,000 casualties, or halt at the Elbe. This film explores Eisenhower's decision and the ensuing Soviet Race to Berlin between Marshalls Zukov and Koniev, which cost over 160,000 casualties.
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.
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: bit.ly/4pyExyn
You can find more from us on:
facebook.com/WarStoriesDocs
This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
#warstories #documentary #military
