Titans of the 20th century / a production of Wildbear Entertainment ; directed by Mike Kenneally ; produced by Jane Barrett, Serge Ou ; screenwriter, Michael Cove.
Publisher:
PBS,
Copyright Date:
2020
Description:
2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Disc 1: Episode One: A new map of the world: 1918-1928 -- Episode Two: Feast & famine: 1929-1933 -- Episode Three: The shadows lengthen: 1934-1937 -- Disc 2: Episode Four: Darkest Hour: 1938-1940 -- Episode Five: World War: 1941-1944 -- Episode Six: A New World: 1945-1949.
Summary:
It is the story of the most influential figures of the 20th century, those who caused and those who cured our most troubled times. A parallel biography of the most significant figures of the twentieth century from the last shot fired in the First World War to the victory of Mao Zedong. A story of the power to lead and mislead, to inspire and to cause mass destruction. This is a series, at its core, about the four most powerful individuals of modern times: Franlin Delano Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Adolph Hitler and Josef Stalin.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.