The unholy battle for Rome

Description

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.

Runtime

46 min

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Geography

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Date of Publication

2005

Database

Alexander Street

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