Synopsis
Dramatized documentary following the life of Nazi soldier Henry Metelmann. As a soldier fighting in Kursk and Stalingrad, he eventually became disillusioned. Today, he works as a groundsman at Charterhouse School.
- Programme: Timewatch
- Episode: Through Hell For Hitler
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2003
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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