How the Nazis Lost the War (2021): S01E01 – Strange Bedfellows

Introduction A documentary outlining the various reasons that Hitler and the Nazis could not emerge victorious in WW2. Outline In the lead-up to World War II, Germany finds itself with few allies, and right-wing opportunists use guilt from the previous war to their advantage. The opening instalment looks at Germany’s allyship with despots and dictators…

Andrew Marshall

05/09/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War, World War Two

Introduction

A documentary outlining the various reasons that Hitler and the Nazis could not emerge victorious in WW2.

Outline

In the lead-up to World War II, Germany finds itself with few allies, and right-wing opportunists use guilt from the previous war to their advantage.

The opening instalment looks at Germany’s allyship with despots and dictators and explains how these mutual relationships were doomed from the start. Germany’s choice of strange bedfellows would come back to haunt the nation, which would ultimately pay a high price for those decisions.

How the Nazis Lost the War Series

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Production & Filming Details

Released Date: 23 August 2021.
Running time: 45-46 minutes.
Rating: 12.
Country: UK.
Language: English.