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The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

122012•59m•7.4/10
Documentary

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7.4/10(14)

Adolf Hitler is infamous today as a war criminal - arguably one of the worst war criminals in history. Yet during the 1930s he was loved by millions of Germans. How was this possible? In this fascinating series, award-winning historian and documentary maker Laurence Rees examines the background to Hitler's 'charismatic' rule.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 12, 2012

Last Aired

November 26, 2012

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Laurence Rees

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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2012-11-12
Laurence looks at how Adolf Hitler was loved by many. He reveals how Hitler formed a connection with lots of the German people and in the process, this seemingly unlikely figure generated a level of charismatic attraction almost without parallel.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2012-11-19
Laurence takes a look at the peak of Adolf Hitler’s popularity in Germany throughout the 1930’s up to his decision to invade France in 1940.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2012-11-26
Laurence takes a look at how Hitler attempted to maintain his charismatic appeal in his final years, as the bond between the German people and their Fuehrer was tested like it had never been before.

Cast

Herbert Forthuber

Herbert Forthuber

Stefan Gilly

Peter Kollmann

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