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Summary Note

"In October 1941, the German 11th Army broke through the Soviet lines, but the tide soon turned with the German defeats at Stalingrad and Kursk.

General Note

Produced for television in 2002.
"As seen on the Discovery Channel." -- Container.
"The use of genuine wartime imagery will not produce the visual quality expected of modern technology." -- Container.
Special features: Test your knowledge.

Content Note

The battle for the Crimea -- Manstein's first attempt -- The Battle of the Sea of Azov -- Breakthrough at Perekop -- Battle for the Kerch Peninsular -- The capture of Sevastopol -- Operation Blue -- Background to the 2nd Crimean campaign -- The Soviet generals -- The final battle."