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WW II: Behind Closed Doors

Stalin, the Nazis and the West

In-Depth

This section offers viewers a closer look at topics raised in WWII Behind Closed Doors: the true relationship between the Allied leaders, the 1940 massacre of Polish officers by the Soviet secret police, troops from conquered nations that continued to fight the Axis powers, secret police organizations that helped Joseph Stalin to maintain power, and governments that spent the war in Great Britain working to free their countries.

Uneasy Allies Uneasy Allies
The Conferences The Conferences
Supplying the Allies Supplying the Allies
Struggle for Poland Struggle for Poland
Stalin’s Spies & Secret Police Stalin’s Spies & Secret Police
Stalin Stands Alone Stalin Stands Alone
Prelude to the Cold War Prelude to the Cold War
Katyn Massacre Katyn Massacre
Governments in Exile Governments in Exile
Fighting with the Allies Fighting with the Allies