Adolf Hitler: Decoding a Dictator — Season 1
Explores six different aspects of Adolf Hitler's life and reign, revealing how an uneducated, ordinary man left a legacy of unprecedented evil.
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Explores six different aspects of Adolf Hitler's life and reign, revealing how an uneducated, ordinary man left a legacy of unprecedented evil.
Episodes (6)
1. Pillars of Tyranny
7.0Aired 2 January 2025 • 50 min
Hitler's power is made possible with the support of the population and organisations like the Hitler Youth, the Association of German Girls, the National Socialist Women's Association, the German Labour Front and the SA, SS, Gestapo and SD.
2. Hitler's Strongholds
7.0Aired 2 January 2025 • 50 min
Hitler's vision is based on the pompous Roman Empire and Ancient Greece. For this reason, buildings are not just structures for him, but symbols of a tyrannical vision intended to impose a sense of dominance.
3. Hitler's Entourage
8.0Aired 9 January 2025 • 50 min
In order to try to understand Adolf Hitler's dictatorship, we examine why the all-powerful leader required a close-knit inner circle who hung on his every word.
4. Master of War?
8.0Aired 9 January 2025 • 50 min
Hitler achieves early military success through his unorthodox strategies. His inflexible mindset, virulent racism and delusional pursuit of victory lead to the catastrophic losses in World War II and the Holocaust.
5. Hitler's Daily Life
8.0Aired 16 January 2025 • 51 min
Analyses Adolf Hitler's daily life, personal history, habits, fears and war ambitions that influenced his actions and led to the atrocities he committed.
6. Hitler's Secrets
8.0Aired 16 January 2025 • 51 min
Adolf Hitler's life is shrouded in mystery and speculation that shapes his dictatorship and personality. His relationships, health and obsessions are illuminated by both credible and dubious sources.