War Factories (2019)
S02E01 Battle for Black Gold
Episode Overview
This episode chronicles the pivotal discovery and subsequent exploitation of the Baku Oilfields in the Russian Caucasus. This valuable resource became a critical factor, leading to a fierce confrontation between Stalin and Hitler during the Battle of Stalingrad. The struggle for control over these oil-rich lands played a significant role in shaping the course of World War II, illustrating the lengths to which both leaders would go to secure oil for their military ambitions.