World War II: Behind Closed Doors

Stalin was a tyrant responsible for the death of millions, yet he was also a vital ally of Britain and America during the Second World War. How was it possible for Churchill and Roosevelt to deal with one tyrant in order to help beat another, Adolf Hitler? Featuring the dramatic story of the collapse of the Alliance in the wake of the end of the war, and Stalin's desire to turn on his wartime comrades.

Category

Documentary / War / History

Original air date

2008-12-15