The unholy battle for Rome /

Examines the reasons, both symbolic and strategic, for Hitler's invasion of Rome during WWII. With research based on eyewitness accounts and previously confidential documents, Katz paints the picture of a Faustian pact between the Vatican and the occupying Germans, which he believes was fueled...

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Other Authors:	Slawson, Grant (Director)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	This edition in English.
Published:	New York, N.Y. : A & E Television Networks, 2005.
Series:	World history in video
Subjects:	Hitler, Adolf, > 1889-1945. World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Italy > Rome. World War, 1939-1945 > Italy > Rome. Rome (Italy) > History > 1870-1945. Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Campagnes et batailles > Italie > Rome. Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Italie > Rome. Rome (Italie) > Histoire > 1870-1945. Military campaigns. Italy > Rome. 1870-1945 Documentary television programs. History. Nonfiction television programs. Documentaires télévisés. Émissions télévisées autres que de fiction.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	Examines the reasons, both symbolic and strategic, for Hitler's invasion of Rome during WWII. With research based on eyewitness accounts and previously confidential documents, Katz paints the picture of a Faustian pact between the Vatican and the occupying Germans, which he believes was fueled by their shared fear of Communism. Features interviews with ordinary Roman citizens, informants, opportunists, and double agents.
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed May 7, 2013).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (46 min.).
Playing Time:	00:45:10