War Factories (2019)

S1E8 Russia

This episode chronicles the extraordinary efforts to relocate Stalin's extensive war production facilities during World War II. Over the course of the operation, an astonishing one and a half million railway trucks were utilized to transport these vital factories eastward, ensuring they did not fall into Nazi hands. The narrative highlights the logistical challenges and strategic decisions made to safeguard Soviet industrial power during a critical period in the conflict.