Timewatch - S07E04: The Hunger Winter

Name: The Hunger Winter
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1988-03-30
Duration: 1 h

Mar 30, 1988DocumentarySeason 7, Episode 4

In September 1944, in retaliation for Dutch support of the Arnhem landings, the Nazis cut off all food supplies to the population of western Holland. Stocks fell through the following winter until by March 1945 the official ration was down to 500 calories a day. As four million people faced death from starvation, the only hope of relief lay in persuading the Germans to negotiate an unprecedented truce.

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Timewatch S07E04 Synopsis

Stream Timewatch "The Hunger Winter" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1988-03-30, this episode is part of Season 7 of Timewatch. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In September 1944, in retaliation for Dutch support of the Arnhem landings, the Nazis cut off all food supplies to the population of western Holland. Stocks fell through the following winter until by March 1945 the official ration was down to 500 cal...