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Titans of the 20th century. Episode 6, A new world : 1945-1949 / director, Mike Kenneally ; producer, Serge Ou.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945.
- Roosevelt, Franklin D.
- Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945.
- Mussolini, Benito.
- Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.
- Churchill, Winston.
- Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945.
- Hitler, Adolf.
- Stalin, Joseph, 1878-1953.
- Stalin, Joseph.
- History, Modern--20th century.
- History, Modern.
- Political leadership--History--20th century.
- Political leadership.
- World War, 1939-1945.
- Genre:
- Documentary television programs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (51 minutes)
- Other Title:
- Titans of the twentieth century
- New world : 1945-1949
- Place of Publication:
- Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, 2020.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- As the war draws to a close, Roosevelt dies, Churchill is thrown out of office, Mussolini is shot by 'partisans' and Hitler shoots himself. Harry Truman is thrown into the most powerful office in the world and asked to make a terrible decision, while Stalin enjoys unrivaled power and sets the scene for the Cold War. India gains independence and Mao Zedong prevails in China.
- Participant:
- Narrator, John Gregg.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed July 30, 2025).
- OCLC:
- 1531301226
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