World War Two - Season 9 Episode 5
In Q1 1934, Nazi Germany reaches a breaking point. In this episode of Death of Democracy, Hitler codifies central control with the Law for the Reconstruction of the Reich, crushing what remains of federalism. Abroad, the German–Polish Non‑Aggression Pact (January 26, 1934) shocks Europe while rearmament continues behind a diplomatic mask. Inside the Reich, the real story is the power struggle: SA chief Ernst Röhm demands a “people’s militia,” forcing Hitler to choose the Reichswehr over the stormtroopers—setting the stage for the Night of the Long Knives. As Himmler expands SS power and Goebbels tightens the propaganda screw, even historic liberal papers like the Vossische Zeitungdisappear. Meanwhile, unemployment falls toward three million amid manipulated statistics, wage freezes, shortages, and a looming foreign‑currency crisis. Watch, then comment: what warning signs do you see when “order” is used to justify permanent power?
First Air Date : 2018-09-01
Last Air date : 2026-03-21
Runtime : 57 minutes
Genre : Documentary, War & Politics
Cast : Indy Neidell
Crew : Astrid Deinhard-Olsson (Producer), Spartacus Olsson (Editor), Spartacus Olsson (Director), Indy Neidell (Presenter), Indy Neidell (Writer)
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Subtitles :
- Season 9 : Episode 12026-01-31
- Season 9 : Episode 22026-02-07
- Season 9 : Episode 32026-02-14
- Season 9 : Episode 42026-02-21
- Season 9 : Episode 52026-02-28
- Season 9 : Episode 62026-03-07
- Season 9 : Episode 72026-03-14
- Season 9 : Episode 82026-03-21
