Exploring Hitler's Berlin/Munich

Exploring Hitler's Berlin/Munich

Season 1
This series explores the Third Reich's architectural ambitions, including Berlin's unrealized transformation into the global capital 'Germania' and Munich's redesign as the 'capital of the movement.'' Through rare footage and surviving structures like Flak towers and bunkers, the series unveils the enduring landmarks and chilling vision behind Nazi architecture and Hitler's grandiose plans.
20062 episodesTV-PG
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Exploring Hitler's Berlin

    December 31, 2005
    52min
    TV-PG
    Adolf Hitler was distant towards Berlin, preferring Munich. After taking power in 1933, he planned to transform Berlin into "Germania," a global capital designed by Albert Speer. Most projects were halted or destroyed by bombs. This documentary explores lesser-known Third Reich structures, including abandoned tunnels, Flak towers, bunkers, and rare images of Hitler's grand architectural vision.
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  2. S1 E2 - Exploring Hitler's Munich

    December 31, 2006
    52min
    TV-PG
    Munich was closely tied to National Socialism, where the Nazi movement, SA, and SS were founded. Hitler called it the "capital of the movement" and planned grandiose architectural projects. Though most plans weren't realized, landmarks like the "Haus der Kunst" and parts of the party district still stand today. Rare footage shows Hitler visiting construction sites in Munich's transformed areas.
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