S01E01: Politics | Rise of the Nazis

Duration: 58'57''

Synopsis

Delving into the corridors of power where Germany's top political mastermind sees an opportunity to use the popularity of the Nazis for his own ends.

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Schleicher encourages Hindenburg to appoint Franz von Papen as Chancellor, who is seen to be easy to manipulate.

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BBC Two | 2019 | 8'26''

A coalition between von Papen and the Nazis lead to Hindenburg finally agreeing to appoint Hitler as Chancellor.

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Hitler was finally appointed Chancellor in 1933, in a move that marked the downfall of German democracy.

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The SA and the appeal of the Nazis | Rise of the Nazis

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