The Fall of Hitler’s Plan B
As the Germans were slowly but steadily realizing they could not face the rising Soviet force by the fall of 1943, Hitler came up with a plan to halt the advance of one of his most hated enemies. However, the weakened Werchmacht would have to rely on a clever and organized strategy to achieve such a colossal feat. The objective was for the Germans to seize and keep their positions along the Dnieper, a massive body of water stretching over 1,400 miles that offered a natural shield. Then, as the Soviets finally launched a hastily-planned invasion, a monumental and ruthless battle ensued. It would take almost four months for a front to emerge victorious, as not even nature could hold back Stalin’s Red Army and their thirst for conquest… – As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Docs sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect. I do my best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Docs is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas. –
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