The Siege of Leningrad (S04E06)

This episode delves into one of the most devastating chapters of the Second World War. The brutal 890-day siege of the Soviet Union's second-largest city has come to symbolize the anguish and brutality experienced on the Eastern Front. Soviet forces finally liberated the city on January 19, 1944, but by then, 600,000 residents had succumbed to starvation, and another 200,000 had died from bombings. This fresh episode from the acclaimed series 'Battlefield' features captivating archival footage from across the globe, an exploration of the political and military landscape prior to the conflict, profiles of key leaders and commanders, insights into weaponry and tactics, and a detailed recounting of the battle itself, all enhanced by dynamic graphics that contextualize the event within the broader war narrative.