Russia's War Blood Upon the Snow 01 of 10 The Darkness Descends

Russia's War: Blood Upon the Snow brings to life the story of the people of the Soviet Union during World War II who struggle to survive the tyrannical reign of Joseph Stalin. A compelling story of dictatorship, bloody battles, and endless courage as the Soviet people combat not only Hitler and the Germany Army, but their own leader as well. Hosted by former US Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, this 10-hour program features never-before-seen Russian images, once-secret documents, and leading Russian historians to explore Russia from 1924 through 1953.

Vol. 1: The Darkness Descends

Lenin dies and leaves behind a power struggle for the leadership of the Soviet empire. He also leaves a testament--a fatal warning against Stalin's ambition. Nevertheless, Stalin rises to power and begins his war against the Soviet people an assault on the peasantry and mysterious assassination of political rivals and on the eve of the war with Germany, his disastrous purge of the Red Army.

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This series is based on the book 'Russia at war' by Richard Overy. It interestingly tells the story of the war from the Soviet side and in this the series is unique. I have read the book and watched the series with great fascination. Well worth the download effort. Thank you cmx.