1945: The Year that Changed History
The year 1945 was the stage for the final conflicts of the Second World War. It represented the conclusion of six years of war, horror, and countless deaths. All over the world, the end of the conflicts was met with scenes of popular jubilation. The Nuremberg Trials and the creation of the United Nations brought back a glimmer of hope to mankind. But behind the scenes, the shadow of the Cold War and the stakes of decolonization were already looming. Thanks to exceptional archive footage and the analysis of some of the world's most renowned international experts, relive 1945.
The year 1945 was the stage for the final conflicts of the Second World War. It represented the conclusion of six years of war, horror, and countless deaths. All over the world, the end of the conflicts was met with scenes of popular jubilation. The Nuremberg Trials and the creation of the United Nations brought back a glimmer of hope to mankind. But behind the scenes, the shadow of the Cold War and the stakes of decolonization were already looming. Thanks to exceptional archive footage and the analysis of some of the world's most renowned international experts, relive 1945.
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