Mysteries of the Second World War

UPC 5034504716575

Product Details:

• Brand: Pegasus Entertainment
• Genre: Documentary, Military History
• Release Year: 2005
• Runtime: Approx. 50 minutes
• Audio: Stereo
• Language: English
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Region: 0, PAL

Overview:

"Mysteries of the Second World War" is a captivating documentary that delves into some of the most intriguing and closely guarded secrets surrounding the events of World War II. Through meticulous research and expert analysis, this program unravels the enigmas that have puzzled historians for decades.

One of the central mysteries explored is the British codebreaking operation, codenamed "Ultra," which allowed them to intercept and decode German signals traffic. This invaluable intelligence provided advance warning of crucial attacks and played a vital role in the war effort. The documentary examines how the British managed to disguise the source of their information and keep this secret from the Germans for over 30 years after the war's end.

Additionally, the program delves into the mysterious death of Angela "Geli" Raubal, Adolf Hitler's niece, who was widely believed to be his mistress. Was her death truly a suicide, as claimed by the Nazi party, or did Hitler himself murder her in a fit of jealous rage?

The documentary also investigates the deteriorating mental and physical state of Hitler, raising questions about his increasing dependence on drugs prescribed by his personal physician, Professor Morell. Was the Führer's worsening judgment and instability a result of these bizarre remedies?

Interesting Facts:

• The documentary features rare archival footage and expert analysis from leading historians and researchers.
• It sheds light on the groundbreaking work of the codebreakers at Bletchley Park, whose efforts played a crucial role in the Allied victory.
• The program explores the personal life and relationships of Adolf Hitler, offering insights into the dictator's psyche and potential motives.

From Backside:

THE SECRET WAR

Throughout most of the Second World War the British were intercepting and decoding German signals traffic. The information they obtained proved invaluable to the war effort, providing advance warning of some of the war's most crucial attacks. These achievements were regarded as so important that an impenetrable veil of secrecy surrounded them for more than 30 years after the end of the war. Why did the Germans never suspect that their codes had been broken? How did the British disguise the source of their information? Just how vital was this secret to the outcome of the conflict?

THE DEATH OF GELI RAUBAL

On the night of 17th of September 1931 Angela Raubal, Adolf Hitler's niece, was found dead in his apartments She had been shot, and beside her was Hitler's own gun. Angela "Geli" Raubal was widely believed to have been Hitler's mistress. Was her death a suicide as the Nazi party had claimed at the time or did Hitler himself murder his own niece in a fit of jealous rage?

DRUGS AND THE FUHRER 

Under the influence of his personal doctor Professor Morell, Adolf Hitler's mental and physical state dramatically deteriorated. Recent evidence raises new questions about Hitler's increasing dependence on drugs prescribed by Morell. Was Hitler a dying man who held the fate of Europe in his hands? Was his mental instability and worsening judgement the result of his faith in the bizarre remedies of a quack physician?