World War Two: Behind Closed Doors (2008)

S1E1 Unlikely Friends, Part 1

The unexpected non-aggression agreement forged between Hitler and Stalin persisted until the Nazis' betrayal of the Soviet Union in June 1941. In the aftermath of this betrayal, Stalin sought to establish a new alliance to counter the rising threat from the Nazis. This episode explores the complexities of their relationship and the political maneuvers that shaped the early phases of World War II, highlighting the precarious balance of power that existed between these two formidable leaders before their inevitable clash.