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Dan Snow's History Hit
The Other D-Day: The Eastern Front
Jun 18, 2024
Veteran broadcaster and historian Jonathan Dimbleby joins to discuss Hitler's failed plans in the East. They explore Operation Bagration's impact on the Eastern Front, leading the Red Army closer to Berlin. Jonathan's book 'Endgame 1944' delves into Stalin's role in winning the war.
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- The Soviet Bagration offensive in 1944 was a strategic masterpiece, overwhelming German forces and securing Eastern Europe.
- Operation Bagration showcased Soviet military might through strategic deceptions, swift advances, and capturing thousands of German soldiers.
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Prince Pyotr Ivanovich Bagration: A Russian General's Heroic Legacy
Prince Pyotr Ivanovich Bagration, a nobleman from Georgia, led Russian forces against Napoleon in the early 19th century, notably at the Battle of Borodino. His heroism in facing Napoleon's invasion solidified his place as a great hero of the Russian army. Bagration's Georgian roots mirrored Joseph Stalin's connection to Georgia, leading to Stalin naming a major 1944 offensive after Bagration, symbolizing the Soviet triumph over Nazi forces.
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