🎬 The Documentary Film
Apocalypse: The Second World War – Part 5
(Apocalypse: La Deuxième Guerre Mondiale – Part 5)
📅 Year of Production: 2009
🎞️ Title of this Episode: Le grand tournant (The Great Turning Point)
🌍 Original Language: French – Available dubbed or subtitled in Arabic
🔄 Content of Part 5: The Great Turning Point
In this part of the series Apocalypse: The Second World War, we experience the pivotal moment in the war’s trajectory.
After years of Nazi dominance, the world begins to breathe again.
The year is 1943 – 1944, and “The Great Turning Point” is not just a battle, but a global strategic and psychological shift.
⚔️ Key Events in This Episode
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Liberation of North Africa from Axis control and Rommel’s retreat after defeat.
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Invasion of Italy and the Fall of Mussolini: The beginning of the end for fascism in Europe.
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Strengthening of the alliance between Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin at the Tehran Conference, preparing to open a Western front against Germany.
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Preparations for D-Day: Massive logistical movements and bombing of German command centers.
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The decline of Germany’s military prestige, and its withdrawal from the Eastern and Western fronts.
🎯 Meaning and Significance of This Episode
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Reflects a turning point where fear turns into hope, and resistance movements rise from the ashes.
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Shows how Nazism became defensive for the first time, after being the aggressor in every battle.
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Provides a comprehensive view of the shifting war dynamics, both politically and on the battlefield.
🎥 Visual and Narrative Style
✅ Rare archival footage colorized in stunning clarity.
✅ Animated maps explain front-line movements.
✅ A powerful blend of narration, music, and real-life testimonies.
🖼️ Official Poster of the Series
▶️ Watch Now – Part 5: The Great Turning Point
📺 Available on:
Channel Arte
National Geographic
YouTube (dubbed or subtitled in Arabic)
And streaming platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime
🕯️ “Turning points in wars are not measured only by the number of battles… but by the moment hope begins to rise from the ruins.”
📌 Stay tuned for the final episode… The end and the great lesson for humanity.