Rise of the Nazis

Politics

Season 1 Episode 1 | 55m 45s | WETA Passport

Learn the chain of events that propels Hitler from the fringes to the heart of the government. After leading a failed coup in 1923, he turns the Nazis into a legitimate, mainstream party and plots to overthrow Germany’s political elite.

Aired: 11/10/20 | Expires: 08/30/24 | Rating: TV-PG

Extras From This Episode

• Fascist Gains in German Election

  Clip: S1 Ep1 | 1m 58s

• Kurt von Schleicher

  Clip: S1 Ep1 | 3m

• The Stormtroopers

  Clip: S1 Ep1 | 3m 5s

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