Liberation: D-Day to Berlin “Hitler Strikes Back” (Smithsonian, Wednesday, January 15, 2025)

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Smithsonian Channel’s Liberation: D-Day to Berlin revisits a brutal chapter of World War II in “Hitler Strikes Back.” This episode focuses on the late 1944 surprise offensive in liberated Belgium, a desperate gamble by Hitler that became the bloodiest battle for American forces during the war.

While the tide had seemingly turned against the Axis powers, this counterattack served as a compelling reminder of their remaining strength and the fragility of Allied gains. The episode uses colorized and restored footage to immerse viewers in the intensity of the fighting, giving a visceral sense of the chaos and devastation.

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The series does a solid job of contextualizing these events within the larger narrative of the war, demonstrating the strategic importance of this battle and the resilience of both sides.

See this pivotal moment unfold on the Smithsonian Channel, Wednesday, January 15 at 8:00 PM.

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