A different view of the events in the Arctic during World War II, with countless unknown details; a focus on the struggle of the great powers for control of the area and its natural resources.
EPISODE 1
Frozen Hell
Look at the opening acts of WW II as the Soviets launch their Winter War in Finland; see why the global media focused on the grim, snowy fighting while the Axis turned its eyes toward neighboring Norway and the rich mineral wealth of the north.
EPISODE 2
Race For The North
The German war industry urgently needs more iron; Hitler has his eye on the Norwegian coast and especially on the harbor of Narvik, through which iron ore is shipped from Sweden.
EPISODE 3
Hitler's Big Gamble
Investigate the costs of Hitler's Soviet invasion, which aims to give the Nazis control over a key nickel mine and a transportation hub; seeing how this summer battle turns into a bitter winter war as the Allies tighten their grip on the Arctic.
EPISODE 4
Arctic Special Operations
The scale of World War II grows as the United States joins the war; explore the operations where Allied commando troops raid the Norwegian coast.
EPISODE 5
Cold Front Breaks
The Allies plan their landing in Normandy and devise a diversionary operation in the north; commando attacks continue and the resistance becomes more active; Hitler continues his building projects.
EPISODE 6
The Arctic On Fire
The Germans begin a retreat on the eve of the polar winter; the Soviet Union begins a major offensive in the north; the Finns push the Germans towards their defensive line.
Lasse Laaksonen
Lars Gyllenhaal
Peter Franzén
Teemu Hostikka
Anna-Reeta Eksymä
