Hidden Side of WWII

It was the largest seaborne wartime operation in history: D-Day. Look behind the scenes at the logistics, confidential decisions, top-ranking officials and secret agents involved in the operations.

As De Gaulle and the Allies vied for control, a political struggle unfolded—with French guerrilla acts playing a vital role in securing sovereignty. France’s liberation was a huge turning point that led to the end of the war, but also brought disorganization, food shortages and insecurity.

November 1945: the Nuremberg trials began, indicting 200 German officials for "crimes against humanity." But many criminals escaped. Explore the secret networks that helped exfiltrate Nazis to places like South America, with unexpected assistance from institutions like the Vatican.