Germany’s Deadliest World War 2 Soldiers
The Stormtroopers were first introduced in World War I, and this 60-minute documentary reveals how these elite German soldiers were deployed again during World War II. Explore their crucial role in the Wehrmacht’s lightning-fast Blitzkrieg campaigns, and discover the tactics that helped Germany dominate early battles across Europe.
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Chapters:
00:00 The Birth of a New German Weapon in WWI
02:28 What are Stormtroopers? Infiltration Tactics Explained
03:09 Hitler's Rise to Power and Rearmament of Germany
05:23 The New Breed of Fanatical Nazi Soldier
06:24 Unleashing the Blitzkrieg in Poland
08:33 How Stormtroopers Spearheaded the Lightning War
12:32 The Feared Flamethrower Weapon
14:04 The Invasion of Western Europe Begins
15:13 The Daring Assault on Fort Eben-Emael
18:11 Breaching the Meuse River Defenses in France
20:58 The Equipment and Origin of WWII Stormtroopers
23:33 Smashing a Path Through the Ardennes Forest
27:55 The Dark Psychology of SS "Soldiers of Destruction"
32:30 Invading Yugoslavia & Fighting the Partisans
36:05 The Fall of Belgrade
38:14 Airborne Assault on the Corinth Canal in Greece
42:27 Operation Barbarossa: The Invasion of Russia
45:14 Hunting Russian Partisans
48:02 The Final Battles and The Stormtroopers' Defeat
50:24 Lasting Legacy of Stormtrooper Tactics
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