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Secrets of War

Based on information derived from formerly classified documents and messages, coupled with interviews with experts, authors and eyewitnesses from all over the world, SECRET OF WAR is the most comprehensive documentary series ever produced on "secrets of war" throughout the last century. Narrated by Charlton Heston, this acclaimed series features declassified and rare footage, 3D graphics, on-location shooting, historical retracing shots and extensive reenactments. In all, 65 episodes were produced from 1997 to 2001.

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Cast & Crew See All

Charlton Heston
Self - Narrator
Thomas B. Allen
Self - Co-Author 'Spy Book'
Norman Polmar
Self - Co-Author 'Spy Book'

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

German Intelligence in WWII

Tue, Jul 14, 199852 mins

Nazi Commanders, Reinhard Heydrich and Wilhelm Canaris were the top two spymasters in the Third Reich; rivals who were masked in mystery and sworn to secrecy. But in the end, one man would kill for Hitler and the other man would betray him.

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Awards

  • 1999 - CINE Golden Eagle - History - winner
  • 1999 - CINE Golden Eagle - Science & Technology - winner

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