Hitler, 1940-1945: The Fall Of The Führer | The Hitler Chronicles

00:00:00:00 – A Conqueror (1940-1941)

Hitler invades Poland, and Great Britain and France declare war immediately. Despite all warnings, this is unexpected for Hitler, but the allies passivity encourages him to advance

00:50:11:19 – The Commander (1941 – 1943)

Hitler breaks the pact with Stalin and invades Russia. He wants to eradicate the entire population and gain territories in eastern Europe for the Aryan race. Germany has reached the summit of its military power.

01:39:15:22 – A War Criminal (1943 – 1944)

Hitler’s military decisions become disastrous, the defeats increase, fronts break apart. After Stalingrad, the military leadership realizes that the war is lost.

02:30:51:22 – The End (1945)

Even after the allies landing in Normandy and the failed Battle of the Bulge as last attempt, Hitler does not want to accept the end. The German people still believe in their leader.

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