The final crime: 700,000 prisoners forced onto Nazi death marches
In short: As the Red Army advanced during the final months of World War II, the Nazis evacuated concentration camps by forcing prisoners into grueling treks. This documentary explores these horrific events through historical analysis and animation.
Between 1944 and 1945, more than 700,000 prisoners were subjected to death marches that often lasted for weeks. These forced evacuations occurred as the Third Reich attempted to move camp populations away from the approaching Soviet front.
The documentary utilizes animations and expert commentary to provide a new perspective on these events, focusing on the human stories of those who shaped history through their experiences during this period.
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