Rise of the Nazis

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.

Genre: Documentary

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Country: United Kingdom

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 1h

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Rating: 7.6

Season 1 - Rise of the Nazis
2019-09-02
"Delving into the corridors of power where Germany\u2019s top political mastermind sees an opportunity to use the popularity of the Nazis for his own ends."
2019-09-09
"It is 1933 and Adolf Hitler is the chancellor of Germany, but he does not have absolute power as there is still a democratic parliament, a head of state and the rule of law. Hitler calls a general election to increase Nazi representation, but a fire in the Reichstag building is blamed on communists \u2013 prompting thousands of arrests of left-wingers. Hitler then calls on President von Hindenburg to act and a decree is passed giving the Nazis emergency powers to ban free speech and the right to protest."
24 Nov 2020
"Threatened by the ambition of SA leader Ernst R\u00f6hm, Hitler is persuaded by Himmler to destroy R\u00f6hm and his stormtroopers and make the SS Germany's only paramilitary force."
Season 2 - Rise of the Nazis
14 Feb 2022
"At the peak of his power, Hitler now faces fellow ruthless dictator Stalin. He tries to deceive Stalin with a plan to invade Britain, all while preparing an attack on the Soviet Union."
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Season 3 - Rise of the Nazis
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Season 4 - Rise of the Nazis
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