Rise of the Nazis

2019•4 series
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Political thriller series taking an in-depth, detailed look at the many characters, moments and individual decisions that led to Hitler's Nazi party seizing power, and ultimately to the death of democracy in Germany. The young Adolf Hitler, through a combination of political acumen and luck, is propelled from the fringes of political activism into the heart of government. From his new position of power, he is able to assault the democratic rule of law and ascend as an all-powerful ruler.

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Episode 1Origins: Politics

Politics. A political mastermind uses the sudden popularity of the Nazis for his own ends.

Origins: The First Six Months in Power: Episode Image
Episode 2Origins: The First Six Months in Power

The First Six Months in Power. At the start of 1933, Hitler sets his sights on dismantling the German state.

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Episode 3Origins: Night of the Long Knives

Night of the Long Knives. Hitler and Himmler conspire to depose Röhm and make the SS the main Nazi paramilitary.

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