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201145 minPGdocumentary

Stalking Hitler's Generals

201145 minPGdocumentary

Allied Special Forces launched secret missions during World War II to capture or kill Nazi generals, including Erwin Rommel, on the front lines.

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Jean-Christoph Caron

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Allied Special Forces launched secret missions during World War II to capture or kill Nazi generals, including Erwin Rommel, on the front lines.

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Allied Special Forces launched covert missions during World War II to eliminate Adolf Hitler and his top officers, including Erwin Rommel. These operations took place on the front lines, where operatives faced significant danger. The National Geographic Channel presents the real-time drama of these complex missions, set against the backdrop of various exotic locations. Each operation aimed to capture or kill key Nazi generals, reflecting the high stakes of wartime strategy.

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