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The Best Episodes of History Uncovered Season 1

Every episode of History Uncovered Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of History Uncovered Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    History Uncovered Season 1 Episode 3 - Hiroshima, Stalin's Defeat
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    S1:E3

    For most of our contemporaries, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the reason for Japan's surrender. But while this notion may not be entirely incorrect, it omits the role of a key player in winding down the Second World War: the Red Army.

    Director:Bernard George
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. History Uncovered Season 1 Episode 1 - Hitler, the art of defeat
    7.3/10(53 votes)

    S1:E1

    In the catalogue of common beliefs about World War II, the idea that Hitler was a military genius has endured. He is believed to have conquered and subjected to his authority nearly all of Continental Europe. But this is, in fact, a myth.

    Director:Cédric Condom
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. History Uncovered Season 1 Episode 2 - The Marshall Plan Saved America
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    S1:E2

    It's long been without doubt: the Marshall Plan saved Europe from the misery and chaos instilled by World War II. But this is, in fact, a myth. Many specialists have long questioned its utility.

    Director:Christiane Ratiney
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. History Uncovered Season 1 Episode 4 - Mao, Father of Modern China
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    S1:E4

    October 1, 1949. After years of struggle and revolutionary commitment, Mao Zedong proclaims the advent of the People's Republic of China. By coming to power, he has only one ambition: to restore his country's legendary power, restore its former glory. The year zero of modern China has just begun - However, if the great Helmsman opened a new era for the Middle Empire, it was not he who brought his country from immobility and confinement to the rank of great world power.

    Director:Philippe Saada
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hiroshima, Stalin's Defeat" is the best rated episode of History Uncovered season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 46 votes. Directed by Bernard George and written by Unknown, it aired on January 29, 2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Hitler, the art of defeat".