On June 6, 1944, Adolf Hitler orders the Das Reich division to return from southwest France to counter the Allied invasion at Normandy.
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On June 6, 1944, Adolf Hitler orders the Das Reich division to return from southwest France to counter the Allied invasion at Normandy.
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Synopsis
On June 6, 1944, as Allied forces storm the beaches of Normandy, Adolf Hitler orders the Das Reich division to return from southwest France. This elite Panzer unit, known for its brutal actions in Ukraine and Belarus, is tasked with repelling the invasion. The documentary details the strategic decisions behind Hitler's command and the violent history of the Das Reich division as it attempts to shift the momentum of World War II back in favor of Nazi Germany.
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Why Watch
- See how Das Reich responded to D-Day orders.
- Find out about the brutal tactics of Nazi elite units.
- Meet the key figures behind Hitler's military decisions.
Did You Know
- Das Reich division was infamous for mass murders in Ukraine and Belarus.
- The order to return Das Reich was given by Adolf Hitler on June 6, 1944.
- The documentary has a runtime of 88 minutes.
- Das Reich was stationed in southwest France before being ordered to Normandy.
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What was the mission of the Das Reich division during D-Day?
The Das Reich division was ordered to repel the Allied forces and push them back into the Atlantic.
Where was the Das Reich division stationed before D-Day?
Before D-Day, the Das Reich division was stationed in southwest France.
What infamous actions is the Das Reich division known for?
The Das Reich division is infamous for its brutal mass murders in Ukraine and Belarus.
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