High-Ranking officials of the Third Reich
4 Episodes
Meet the men who stood at the top of the Nazi hierarchy, powerful ministers, generals, and judges who directed war, propaganda, and terror. Their speeches moved nations, their orders killed millions, and their loyalty to Hitler sealed their fate. This collection reveals how their choices shaped the world’s darkest chapter. Their legacies remain warnings from the past and their stories end in trials, disgrace, or violent death.
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Nazi Foreign Minister Who Slept with English King’s Wife: Joachim von Ribbentrop
Episode 1
Joachim von Ribbentrop rose from a champagne salesman to Hitler’s most loyal diplomat. As Nazi Foreign Minister, he brokered the pact with Stalin that divided Eastern Europe, gave cover to genocide, and paved the way to world war. This film traces his rise, his role in Nazi crimes, and his humili...
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From German Prince to Nazi War Criminal: Josias of Waldeck and Pyrmont
Episode 2
Josias, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont, was no ordinary aristocrat. Cousin to Dutch royalty, he joined Hitler’s SS and rose to power under Himmler. As Higher SS and Police Leader in Weimar, he had supervisory authority over Buchenwald concentration camp, where thousands suffered. Tried at the Buch...
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Hitler’s Screaming “Blood Judge” Who Destroyed Justice: Roland Freisler
Episode 3
Roland Freisler, president of Hitler’s infamous People’s Court, turned justice into a weapon of terror. Known for his red robes, furious tirades, and near-automatic death sentences, he condemned thousands. His victims ranged from young students of the White Rose to high-ranking officers who oppos...
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The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Propaganda Minister: Joseph Goebbels
Episode 4
Joseph Goebbels, Hitler’s Minister of Propaganda, turned lies into weapons of war. From fiery rallies to his infamous Sportpalast “Total War” speech, he manipulated millions, fueling hatred and paving the way for genocide. In Berlin’s final days, he poisoned his own children before taking his lif...
