The Nazis: A Warning from History (1997): S01E01 – Helped into Power

Introduction The Nazis: A Warning from History is a 1997 BBC documentary film series that examines Adolf Hitler and the Nazis’ rise to power, their zenith, their decline and fall, and the consequences of their reign. Outline How was it possible that a cultured nation at the heart of Europe ever allowed Hitler and the…

Andrew Marshall

16/05/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War, World War Two

Introduction

The Nazis: A Warning from History is a 1997 BBC documentary film series that examines Adolf Hitler and the Nazis’ rise to power, their zenith, their decline and fall, and the consequences of their reign.

Outline

How was it possible that a cultured nation at the heart of Europe ever allowed Hitler and the Nazi party to come to power?

The Nazis: A Warning from History Series

You can find a full index and overview of The Nazis: A Warning from History here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 10 September 1997.
Rating: PG.
Running Time: 4 hours 52 minutes (total running time), approximately 50 minutes per episode.
Country: UK.
Language: English, German, polish, and Lithuanian.