Episode
Expedition Unknown: Corsica's Nazi Treasure
Overview
Gates hunts for the hidden treasure of Erwin Rommel, a Nazi general who plundered the wealth of North Africa as his tank corps fled the continent. The search brings Gates to never-explored underground lakes and undersea relics of World War II.
Details
- Series
- Expedition Unknown
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 2017-03-22
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Corsica's Nazi Treasure is Episode 14 in Season 3 of Expedition Unknown. It aired on 2017-03-22. The runtime is 60 min.
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