Secrets of the Third Reich

Secrets of the Third Reich

TV-1420146h 16m5.0/10
DocumentaryWar & Politics

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Little-known events that played a large role in determining the outcome of World War II are revealed in this documentary series.

Production

Smithsonian Networks, Inception Media Group

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 2, 2014

Last Aired

February 4, 2014

Networks

Smithsonian Channel

Created By

Oliver Halmburger

Trailers & Videos

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Hitler's General
E1
Hitler's General
Air date: 2014-01-02
Secrets of the Third Reich looks at the rise and fall of German General Erwin Rommel whose victories made him one of Hitler's greatest assets, but who honor made him one of Hitler's enemies. It looks at Rommel's early life, his victories in North Africa, his defense of the Atlantic Wall, and his later involvement in the 20 July plot.
Hitler's Madness
E2
Hitler's Madness
Air date: 2014-01-03
Secrets of the Third Reich examines the mental health and the excessive amphetamine use of Adolf Hitler. It looks at his relationship with his doctor Theodor Morell who was despised by other physicians and blamed for the Fuhrer's mental deterioration.
The Ghost of U-513
E3
The Ghost of U-513
Air date: 2014-01-08
Secrets of the Third Reich examines the story of the German submarine U-513 which was lost for sixty-eight years after it was hit by a U.S. bomb. It looks at rare footage and talks to U-boat veterans and looks at the life of captain Friedrich Guggenberger who survived the sinking. It also looks at the effort to locate the wreck of the submarine.
Deadly Missions
E4
Deadly Missions
Air date: 2014-01-09
The battlefields of the Second World War have been analyzed countless times, but it wasn't just fought in large scale battles. A fair portion of the Second World War took place in secret, behind enemy lines, and with very high stakes.

Cast

Allan Corduner

Allan Corduner

Self - Narrator

Sönke Neitzel

Sönke Neitzel

Self - Historian

Richard Evans

Self - Cambridge University History Professor

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