Hitler’s Henchmen (1996): S01E04 – Goering: The Marshal

Introduction Hitler’s Henchmen (German: Hitler’s Helfer) is a biography, war documentary hosted by David Ritchie, published by SBS in 1996 and 1998. Outline Half warmonger, half comedian Goering more than any of the Dictator’s other aides, embodied the face of the Nazi regime. A decorated war hero with the common touch, Goering was instrumental in…

Andrew Marshall

01/02/2022

1–2 minutes

Biography, History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

Hitler’s Henchmen (German: Hitler’s Helfer) is a biography, war documentary hosted by David Ritchie, published by SBS in 1996 and 1998.

Outline

Half warmonger, half comedian Goering more than any of the Dictator’s other aides, embodied the face of the Nazi regime.

A decorated war hero with the common touch, Goering was instrumental in making Hitler and the Nazi Party socially acceptable. Although considered a lackey and stooge he still wielded immense power and privilege. After the initial triumphs of the war, Goering embarked on a downward spiral of narcotic addiction and narcissism. Morphine and power had destroyed his grip on reality and after a number of military disasters discredited his reputation the once powerful General was on the same path of destruction as Germany.

Newly released secret documents from domestic and foreign archives illuminate Goering’s many-faceted brutal personality.

Hitler’s Henchmen Series

You can find a full index and overview of Hitler’s Henchmen here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1996.
Running Time: 54 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: Australia.
Language: English.