The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler
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Documentary
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 3
avg.Runtime | 59 min
First EP | 2012-11-12
Last EP | 2012-11-26
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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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Relesed on | 2012-11-12
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Episode 1
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.
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Episode 2
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.
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Episode 3
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.
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“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” – Walt Disney