7.2/1047 votes#1 - Hitler, the art of defeat
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/22/2019
In the catalogue of common beliefs about World War II, the idea that Hitler was a military genius has endured. He is believed to have conquered and subjected to his authority nearly all of Continental Europe. But this is, in fact, a myth.
Director: Cédric Condom
Writer: N/A
7.2/1030 votes#2 - The Marshall Plan Saved America
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2019
It's long been without doubt: the Marshall Plan saved Europe from the misery and chaos instilled by World War II. But this is, in fact, a myth. Many specialists have long questioned its utility.
Director: Christiane Ratiney
Writer: N/A
7.8/1042 votes#3 - Hiroshima, Stalin's Defeat
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/2019
For most of our contemporaries, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the reason for Japan's surrender. But while this notion may not be entirely incorrect, it omits the role of a key player in winding down the Second World War: the Red Army.
Director: Bernard George
Writer: N/A
7.1/1023 votes#4 - Mao, Father of Modern China
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2019
October 1, 1949. After years of struggle and revolutionary commitment, Mao Zedong proclaims the advent of the People's Republic of China. By coming to power, he has only one ambition: to restore his country's legendary power, restore its former glory. The year zero of modern China has just begun - However, if the great Helmsman opened a new era for the Middle Empire, it was not he who brought his country from immobility and confinement to the rank of great world power.
Director: Philippe Saada
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of History Uncovered Season 1
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Myths die hard, and the history of the 20th century is no exception to this rule. Even today, we hold popular beliefs that we take...
Genres:DocumentaryWar & Politics
Network:ARTE
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Hitler, the art of defeat" is the best rated episode of "History Uncovered" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Cédric Condom and written by N/A, it aired on 1/22/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Marshall Plan Saved America".