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

Von Ribbentrop was the archetype of a careerist, who rose from humble origins to the highest levels of power. He was a versatile adviser and envoy, who quickly won Hitler’s favour and was sent to London as Germany’s ambassador. After that, he served as Foreign Minister, and was tasked with preparing the way for Hitler’s high-flying attack plans.

Largely thanks to Ribbentrop’s efforts to bring about the non-aggression pact between Germany and the Soviet Union, Hitler received the support he needed to invade Poland. As war succeeded diplomacy however, he lost prestige and to compensate that he and his entire staff worked to persuade Germany’s neighbours to turn over their Jewish citizens for slaughter in “final solution.” He would meet his fate at Nuremberg…

Hitler’s Henchmen Series

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

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 1998.
• Running Time: 54 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: Australia.
• Language: English.

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