description The Unknown War Overview
The Unknown War is a twenty-part documentary series examining the conflict between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II. It utilizes over 3.5 million feet of film footage shot by Soviet camera crews from 1941 to 1945, largely unseen until this presentation. The series was produced for international distribution by Air Time International with Fred Weiner as executive producer.
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info The Unknown War Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1978 |
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Who narrated the documentary series The Unknown War?
The English-language version of this documentary series was famously narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Burt Lancaster. His narration helped bring the largely unseen Soviet footage to Western audiences.
How many episodes are in The Unknown War?
The series consists of exactly 20 episodes, each focusing on a different aspect of the Eastern Front during World War II. It covers major events from Operation Barbarossa in 1941 all the way to the fall of Berlin in 1945.
What archival footage is used in The Unknown War?
The producers utilized millions of feet of rare, original combat footage shot by Soviet camera crews. Much of this visceral war footage had been locked away in Soviet archives and was largely unseen by Western viewers before the series aired in the late 1970s.
What is the primary focus of The Unknown War?
The documentary series focuses exclusively on the massive, highly destructive conflict between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. It highlights crucial battles like Stalingrad and Kursk to show the sheer scale of the Eastern Front.
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