Rise of the Nazis

In 1940, Hitler's plan for world domination appeared to be gaining momentum. Countries fell and enemies were vanquished with ease. But his decision to open an Eastern Front and attack Russia was the beginning of the end for the Nazis and the war. This innovative history series looks at the reasons why Germany's plans were changed and the disastrous consequences of their actions.

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T2 E1 - Double Cross
13 de febrero de 2022
51 min
16+
In 1941, Hitler's vision of a Nazi dominated world was coming into focus. He was winning the war and Germany's forces were rolling across Europe. A pact with Russian leader Stalin appeared to make Hitler invincible. But he soon double-crossed his new allies and prepared to attack, leading to some of the war's most brutal combat. This documentary investigates why Hitler made this disastrous choice.
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T2 E2 - Final Showdown
20 de febrero de 2022
51 min
16+
It's 1942, and Hitler has just lost the Battle of Moscow. Furious at this defeat, he takes charge of his armed forces. Meanwhile, Stalin plans a huge offensive against the Nazis. He's warned against such action, and he too dismisses his top military brass. Now both dictators are in sole charge of their own destinies. In Stalin, Hitler had met his match and it was now a fight to the death.
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T2 E3 - All is Lost
27 de febrero de 2022
50 min
16+
Hitler attempted to outflank and outthink Stalin, but ultimately lost. Defeated, he retreated from public view as his inner circle vied for power around him. Elsewhere in Germany, the mood also changed. A daring assassination plot nearly killed Hitler, while students attempting to form resistance groups against the Nazis paid a devastating price for their actions.
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