Nazi Field Marshal with Jewish Origins & Dark Secrets: Erhard Milch
Hitler’s Field Marshals
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19m
Erhard Milch, a Nazi Field Marshal with Jewish origins, rose to power as the mastermind of Hitler’s Luftwaffe. He oversaw slave labor in aircraft production, exploited concentration camp prisoners, and played a key role in Germany’s war machine. Tried for war crimes after WWII, Milch denied his role and his heritage. This film explores his rise, his crimes, and his final downfall.
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