The Unknown War (1978): S01E14 – The Liberation of Belorussia

Introduction The Unknown War (Russian: “Великая Отечественная” (The Great Patriotic War) or “Неизвестная война” (The Unknown War) is an American documentary television series. Outline The Nazis occupied the northwestern part of the Soviet Union for three years during the Unknown War. In 1944 the Soviets launched a massive attack to free the area that swept…

Andrew Marshall

23/11/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War, World War Two

Introduction

The Unknown War (Russian: “Великая Отечественная” (The Great Patriotic War) or “Неизвестная война” (The Unknown War) is an American documentary television series.

Outline

The Nazis occupied the northwestern part of the Soviet Union for three years during the Unknown War. In 1944 the Soviets launched a massive attack to free the area that swept through Belorussia, and the Soviet troops continued westward, across the German frontier.

The Unknown War Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 01 January 1978 (UK) and 22 June 1978 (US).
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 17 hours and 20 minutes.
Country: US.
Language: English.