War Factories

S02E01 Battle for Black Gold

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.