How Did Nazism Spread Across Germany?

From Hitler's disastrous Eastern Front gamble to the unimaginable atrocities of the Holocaust and the fiery collapse of the Third Reich, Rise of the Nazi Party follows the brutal final acts of Nazi Germany and the difficult path to a post-war world. Fueled by hatred and overconfidence, Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union became one of WW2's greatest blunders. From early advances to the brutal winters, see how Operation Barbarossa turned into a nightmare for Germany, marking the downfall of the Nazi regime. The Nazi reign of terror is defined by their merciless genocide of the innocent Jewish population of Europe. In their rise to power they sowed the seeds of hatred amongst the German population, letting these unthinkable ideas take root before using every trick in the book to force them to accept the final solution. As the Allies close in on Berlin, a ruined Germany is heading closer to defeat day by day. However, a fanatical Hitler, a shadow of his former self is determined to hang on until the very end. In these final days of his

For thousands of Allied soldiers in WW2, being surrounded or shot down was only the beginning of a years-long living hell. This premium military documentary explores the brutal reality inside Hitler’s network of 248 prisoner of war camps. From the grueling forced labor in Polish coal mines to the horrific sights and smells of nearby concentration camps, discover the incredible resilience of the men of Stalag 8B, and how their final hopes of liberation were shattered by a grim, sudden march into the unknown. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

In 1940 all that stood between Britain and the clutches of Nazi Germany was the English channel. As an invasion by sea was impossible, Hitler began his strategy of controlling the skies above Britain. This however, would prove to be a significantly trickier task than he imagined. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

We travelled around Germany's capital with Berlin Expert Jonny Whitlam to explore the rise and fall of the Nazis through the sites of the city. Exclusive access has been given to Adolf Hitler’s abandoned airport, the Nazi stadium built for the 1936 Olympics and the very room where the Third Reich officially came to an end. There’ll be ruins, models and mega structures - all telling the story of Berlin's dark past… Jonny's Socials: 🎥 the original video platform Channel : @whitlamsberlintours 📸 Instagram : @whitlamsberlintours

In order to ensure the survival of his family Jesse James forms a gang. This decision was at the very start of a golden age of outlaws that would soon sweep across the country and would almost catapult the US back into civil war. From executive producer Robert Redford, Robert Redford’s The West explores the dramatic evolution of the American West, when cowboys, Indians, outlaws and sheriffs populated the land. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!

Wilhelm Canaris, Hitler's top spy, orchestrated covert missions that led to widespread chaos and destruction. However, he was also a double agent, secretly passing information to the Allies and aiding Jews in escaping from Germany.