Freikorps | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler
After Germany's defeat in World War One, thousands of ex soldiers formed paramilitary groups called Freikorps to fight the socialist revolution.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 2'09''
- Broadcast year: 2012
Curriculum Connection
- History | Germany, 1890-1945 | Hitler's rise to power, 1919-33 | Early development of the Nazi Party, 1920-22
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler
- Episode: 1
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