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Rise of the Nazis

20191h 0m / epDocumentary · Drama · War & Politics

First aired

September 2, 2019

7.9

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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 – 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.

About the Series

DocumentaryDramaWar & Politics

Synopsis

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: September 2, 2019
Last aired: October 3, 2023
Seasons: 4 seasons · 12 episodes
Status: Returning Series
Original language: English
Network: BBC Two