Spotlight on the Balkans

This look at Soviet foreign policy from 1917 through World War II considers the historical and political imperatives, and the value of the Soviet Union as an ally.

This film demonstrates the ways in which the United States and the Commonwealth countries contributed to the war effort during World War II.

Between World War I and World War II France was struck by riots, strikes and economic stress. During the war that followed there was again internal dissension, between those supporting the Fighting French and those supporting the Vichy government. With the end of the war, however, France put itself on the road to recovery, rebuilding its strength on more solid foundations.