Between the Wars: 1918-1941 (1978): S01E07 – FDR and Hitler: The Dynamics of Power

Introduction History Documentary hosted by Eric Sevareid, published by PBS in 1978. Repackaged as “The Road to World War II” (2011) by Questar, Inc. and available on DVD in 2011. Also known as The Road to Pearl Harbour, 1919-1941 (alternative title, US). Series explores the political and diplomatic events and crises between World War I…

Andrew Marshall

02/11/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military TV Series, War, World War Two

Introduction

History Documentary hosted by Eric Sevareid, published by PBS in 1978.

Repackaged as “The Road to World War II” (2011) by Questar, Inc. and available on DVD in 2011. Also known as The Road to Pearl Harbour, 1919-1941 (alternative title, US).

Series explores the political and diplomatic events and crises between World War I and World War II.

Outline

Both Hitler and Roosevelt appreciated the value of mass communications. FDR began his series of “fireside chats” to reassure and inform the people while Hitler assigned Josef Goebbels as Minister of Propaganda to control the public through radio and rallies. F.D.R. wished to stabilise the economy and restore confidence to the people. Hitler began extensive rearmament in hopes of national expansion.

Between the Wars: 1918-1941 Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 05 April 1978.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 30 minutes (per episode).
Country: US.
Language: English.