Hitler's Rise: The Colour Films Season 1 Episode 1 -

Airdate: 2013-Sep-08

Episode summary:

The show takes a look at Hitler's early years. He began as a mediocre student pampered by his mother, a failed artist and a loner, and also shirked military service in 1913. Following Germany's defeat in World War I he turned into a nationalist who soon became the mouthpiece of a small far-right group. He later attempted a coup with his paramilitary Storm Troopers, but it was a failure. He was then imprisoned and wrote Mein Kampf whilst in his cell. Following his release he restarted his quest for power, this time using legal methods.

About Hitler's Rise: The Colour Films series:

“Hitler’s Rise: The Colour Films” follow the Führer’s rise to political power, which was as unforeseeable as it was cata...Show more >