Sabaton History — Season 1, Episode 20: Rise of Evil – Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party

Episode synopsis

After the Great War, many different movements and parties tried to replace the by many despised Weimar Republic. One of them was the NSDAP, the National Socialist German Workers Party. Headed by Adolf Hitler, the NSDAP transformed Germany into a country that would once again bring war and destruction to Europe. The Sabaton Song ‘Rise of Evil’ is about Hitlers rise to power, and in this video we dive into the historical context behind the song.

About Sabaton History

Sabaton History informs you of the historical background behind all Sabaton songs. Pär and Joakim from Sabaton and historian Indy Neidell from TimeGhost/World War Two will take you on an awesome adventure through the history, the creative process and untold stories behind the Sabaton songs.

More episodes from Season 1

• E140:1 - The Battle of Wizna
• E2Blood of Bannockburn – War of Scottish Independence
• E3Panzerkampf – The Battle of Kursk
• E4To Hell and Back – Audie Murphy
• E5Last Dying Breath – The Defence of Belgrade
• E6Talvisota – The Winter War
• E7Shiroyama – The Satsuma Rebellion
• E8Smoking Snakes – Brazilian Expeditionary Force
• E9The Carolean's Prayer – Soldiers of the Swedish Kings
• E10Fields of Verdun – The Battle of Verdun
• E11Saboteurs – Norwegian Heavy Water Sabotage
• E12Bismarck – Battle of the Atlantic