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Crusade in Europe
Based on the title of General Eisenhower's book, combat film from from World War II. This was the first documentary series produced for television.
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Episode 1
Prelude to War
Thu, May 5, 194919 mins
The surrender at Reims ended the major phase of the European Theater of WWII. The film dissolves from the surrender to Hitler in his early years of power, follows the rise of Nazism through the Munich Pact, the attack on Poland, the fall of France, and the Battle of Britain.
Awards
- 1950 - Primetime Emmy - Best Public Service, Cultural or Educational Program - winner
- 1950 - Peabody Award - - winner
