Unsolved Mysteries of World War II (1992): S02E04 – The Enigma of the Swastika

Introduction A series which questions some of the strangest mysteries of World War II. Also stylised as Unsolved Mysteries of WWII. Outline What are the origins of this dreaded symbol of the Nazi Party? How did the Swastika change from a Buddhist sign of good fortune to the Nazi emblem which would strike terror into…

Andrew Marshall

31/08/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War, World War Two

Introduction

A series which questions some of the strangest mysteries of World War II.

Also stylised as Unsolved Mysteries of WWII.

Outline

What are the origins of this dreaded symbol of the Nazi Party? How did the Swastika change from a Buddhist sign of good fortune to the Nazi emblem which would strike terror into the hearts of millions.

Unsolved Mysteries of World War II Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1992 (UK) and 01 September 2004 (US).
Running Time: 13-28 minutes (per episode).
Rating: 13+.
Country: US.
Language: English.