Documentary using only original colour footage charts the 12 years from Adolf Hitler’s rise to power to the fall of Berlin in 1945. Complemented by eyewitness material, tracks the dramatic transformation of Germany into a Nazi state, looks into Hitler’s relationship with his lover Eva Braun and replicates pivotal events, including Nazi rallies, the invasion of Poland, Hitler’s meeting with Lloyd George, the horrors of Buchenwald concentration camp, Warsaw’s Jewish Ghetto, the Battle of Britain and the fall of Berlin.
Director: David Batty
Stars: Brian Cox, Adolf Hitler, Lutz Liebelt
00:00 Full Documentary
01:54 Rise of Adolf Hitler and the impact of his leadership on Germany during the early years of his reign.
09:50 Hitler’s personal life and political ambitions revealed through intimate moments and secret relationships.
16:20 Hitler’s rise to power, annexation of Austria, and aggression towards Czechoslovakia leading to WWII.
24:46 Adolf Hitler’s ruthless expansion into Poland, sparking the beginning of World War II.
32:23 Hitler’s relentless attacks on Poland, France, and Britain in World War II, culminating in the Battle for Britain.
40:25 Hitler’s brutal regime and war strategies during World War II, including the invasion of the Soviet Union.
48:17 The relentless advance of Hitler’s army meets fierce resistance, culminating in the devastating Battle of Stalingrad.
55:23 Hitler’s deteriorating health and mindset during World War II, leading to desperate measures and ultimate defeat.
1:03:27 The devastating impact of Hitler’s reign and World War II on Europe, culminating in Hitler’s suicide and the end of the war.