1992

S1.E1 ∙ The Eagle and the Swastika

Tue, Aug 31, 2004

Four days after Imperial Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Adolf Hitler declared war on America, the only declaration of war he ever issued. The decision allowed Franklin Roosevelt, who privately wanted to go to war with Germany, to do so.

7.6 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Decision at Dunkirk

Sun, Jun 21, 1992

In May 1940 the British Army in France was facing annihilation at the hands of powerful German armored formations. Yet, with such a resounding victory within his grasp, Hitler uncharacteristically ordered the tanks to halt, enabling the British to make a dramatic escape from the Beaches of Dunkirk.

7.3 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Hitler's Secret Weapons

Tue, Aug 31, 2004

During the war German Scientists invented a range of remarkable weapons. But the most awe inspiring of all was undoubtedly the long-range rocket known to history as the V-2. Why did Germans spend so much time and effort developing a space age weapon only to arm it with less than one ton of conventional explosives?

8 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Drugs and the Fuher

Sat, Mar 07, 1992

Under the influence of personal physician Professor Morrell, Adolf Hitler's mental and physical state dramatically deteriorated. Recent evidence raises new questions about Hitler's increasing dependence on drugs prescribed by Morrell. Was Hitler a dying man who help the fate Europe in his hands?

7.4 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Himmler's Castle

Tue, Aug 31, 2004

Deep in the Westphalian countryside Heinrich Himmler transformed an ancient castle into a secret center for the SS rites and rituals. What were the mysterious ceremonies performed in the castle crypt? Did Himmler really believe that the castle would be the spiritual focal point of the final great battle between East and West?

0 /10