From Blitzkrieg to Barbarism – The War of Annihilation Against the Soviet Union
"The Barbaric War in the East"
Originally released in 2011. From Blitzkrieg to Barbarism – The War of Annihilation Against the Soviet Union is a feature film.
Starring Rolf-Dieter Müller, Sönke Neitzel, and Harald Welzer
Synopsis
The documentary focuses on the German Wehrmacht’s invasion of Poland and the Soviet Union during World War II and its consequences for the German military. On June 22, 1941, “Operation Barbarossa” marked the start of a war of annihilation that claimed millions of lives. Hitler and his generals planned the destruction of the Soviet Union and its population. The Wehrmacht supported SS Einsatzgruppen in mass shootings and committed numerous war crimes. The anticipated quick victory failed to materialize due to a lack of reserves and alternative strategies, leading to the operation’s failure. Spiegel-TV author Nina Adler presents these events using previously unseen amateur footage from German soldiers and rare archival material from Russia. Expert interviews, including with military historian Rolf-Dieter Müller and authors Sönke Neitzel and Harald Welzer, round out the documentary and shed light on a war that forever changed the image of the Germans.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2011
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Spiegel TV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is From Blitzkrieg to Barbarism – The War of Annihilation Against the Soviet Union about?
The documentary focuses on the German Wehrmacht’s invasion of Poland and the Soviet Union during World War II and its consequences for the German military. On June 22, 1941, “Operation Barbaros...
How long is From Blitzkrieg to Barbarism – The War of Annihilation Against the Soviet Union?
From Blitzkrieg to Barbarism – The War of Annihilation Against the Soviet Union has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was From Blitzkrieg to Barbarism – The War of Annihilation Against the Soviet Union released?
From Blitzkrieg to Barbarism – The War of Annihilation Against the Soviet Union was released on January 1, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in From Blitzkrieg to Barbarism – The War of Annihilation Against the Soviet Union?
The main cast of From Blitzkrieg to Barbarism – The War of Annihilation Against the Soviet Union includes Rolf-Dieter Müller, Sönke Neitzel, Harald Welzer, Peter Buchholz, Michael Bideller.