Part one of a two-part documentary about the aftermath of the Second World War, as Europe hoped to attain a lasting peace and refugees waited to return to their homelands.

Part 1

The conclusion of the two-part documentary examines the Nuremberg Trials, the division of Germany, and the founding of the United Nations.

Part 2

May 1945. Even though populations are celebrating Allied victory, the German defeat doesn't promise a better tomorrow. In the five years that separated the end of the Second World War from the start of the Cold War, the world had hoped for a lasting peace, but instead found itself on the brink of apocalypse. Five years of chaos and hope for the people of a shattered Europe, who became pawns in the games of the major powers. May 8th, 1945 : A terrible war finally ended in the smoking ruins of the Reich. The civilian populations celebrated the victory. It was a time for jubilation. But the celebration lasted little more than a few days. The defeat of Nazi Germany did not mean a rosy future lay around the corner. A shattered Europe had to rebuild, heal its wounds, and deal with the fall-out from an interminable and barbarous conflict, whilst sketching the outlines of its future. Throughout Europe a human tide is rising.

All Episodes of After Hitler

Season 1

Part 1

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/27/2016

Part 2

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/27/2016