

The Nazis: A Warning from History
1997-09-10 · 48 min / episode · ★ 8.5
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 featuring archive footage and interviews with eyewitnesses.
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- Creators
- Laurence Rees
- Production companies
- BBC, A+E Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
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Samuel WestSelf - NarratorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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