World War Two: Behind Closed Doors (2008)

S01E06 Dividing the World, Part 2

This episode delves into the unraveling of the Allies' strategic alliance with Stalin following Hitler's demise. As tensions rise, the Soviet leader begins to shift his stance, contemplating a break from his former allies. The narrative explores the complexities of trust and betrayal that emerge in the post-war landscape, revealing Stalin's ambitions to assert Soviet dominance and redefine the geopolitical landscape. The episode highlights the fragile nature of wartime partnerships and the looming threat of a new conflict as former comrades-in-arms find themselves on opposing paths.