Publisher's Synopsis
Discovery Channel documentary series that aims to provide an insight into what life was like for soldiers of the Russian Red Army. The army was one of the largest military units ever assembled and played a key role in the history of the 20th century, with its staunch resistance to Nazi Germany's attempted invasion arguably the turning point of WWII. Among the aspects of the Red Army covered by the programmes are: 'The Tankers', 'The Cavalry', 'Fighter Pilots', 'The Airborne Forces', 'Reconnaissance Scouts', 'Artillerymen', 'The Mountain Infantry', 'The Infantry', 'The Sappers', 'Ground Attack Aircraft', 'Naval Infantry' and 'Northern Fleet'.
