How Hitler Built His Third Reich | Rise Of The Nazi Party

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

The Waffen SS is one of the most feared military units ever. Their undivided loyalty to Adolf Hitler and his vision of a third German reich meant that they fought to the death and would hold no mercy for their opponents. 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

In January 1933, Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany with promises of peace and economic recovery. However, his true agenda soon emerged, targeting Jews and anyone else he perceived as an enemy. This documentary explores how Hitler and the Nazis manipulated the German populace, transforming the nation into a totalitarian regime. Discover the propaganda, economic strategies, and brutal policies that shaped the early years of Nazi Germany. 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

During Hitler's meteoric rise to power in 1930s Germany, careful consideration was put into all aspects of thee Nazi party, including Hitler himself. From the way he dressed to the way he spoke, every element of Hitler and the Nazi party was curated to appeal to the masses. 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

In November 1923, Adolf Hitler's audacious attempt to overthrow the Weimar government, known as the Beer Hall Putsch, fails disastrously. The coup results in Hitler's arrest and imprisonment, and the support for the Nazi Party halves. After his release and a change in tactics, Hitler continues to struggle to gain significant political traction as the situation in Germany appears to be improving. Even with his impassioned speeches and propaganda efforts, led by Joseph Goebbels, the Nazis fail to attract a substantial following. This documentary delves into Hitler's persistent political failures until a financial crisis eventually opened the door for his rise to power. 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

As Hitler's Blitzkrieg marked the start of WW2 in Europe, it also signalled the start of a new type of warfare. This would be a war where the significance of machines, not manpower would be the deciding factor between win and loss. This new type of warfare also brought a new issue into the fold, the supply chain of oil. 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