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French Soldiers of the Third Reich
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French Soldiers of the Third Reich reads strongest on Character Depth, Bingeability and Emotional Weight.
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The story
What it's about
Between 1941 and 1945 around 30,000 French citizens voluntarily joined the German army and engaged in terrible war crimes in central and eastern Europe. This documentary explores a little-known chapter in the story of the second world war and France’s collaboration with Nazi Germany.
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The craft
Key Crew
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Executive production
- Martin LaurentProducer
Direction
- Jean BulotDirector
Music
- Julien DeguinesOriginal Music Composer
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