Rise of the Nazis(2019)
How did 20th Century Europe's most liberal democracy fall into the hands of fascists? From Hitler's political scheming that turned Germany's parliament into a House of Cards, his War on Truth leading to book burning, and his scapegoating of minorities, this series explores in extraordinary detail the events leading up to the outbreak of World War II.
- First aired:
- 2019-09-02
- Country:
- GB
- Network:
- BBC Two
Episodes
1. Who Will Betray Him?
★ 5.02022-10-10 · 50m
In the winter of 1944, Germany is losing the war on all fronts, but Hitler refuses to contemplate surrender. Instead, he calls leading military generals to a secret location and orders them to start preparing a massive surprise attack against the Western Allies as part of his policy of total war. It's an attack he believes will finally break them.
2. Hitler's Birthday
★ 6.02022-10-10 · 52m
At the end of March 1945, Nazi Germany is on the brink of collapse, and with Berlin under daily bombardment, Hitler has permanently retreated to his bunker.
3. Into the Abyss
★ 6.02022-10-10 · 50m
In April 1945, most of Germany is occupied by invading Allied forces. As the Soviets near Hitler's hiding places, the Nazi regime starts to disintegrate.
Where to watch
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Cast
Kate Fleetwood
Self - Narrator
