1929-1936, THE ASCENT

Making silent archives speak

An episode from the series THE MASTERS OF THE REICH

Synopsis

Hitler takes advantage of the economic crisis and street violence to promote the need for more authoritarian ruling.

Obsessed with his image, he seeks to present himself as a moderate and competent man who favors peace, equal rights, and mutual understanding among nations.

Thanks to decryption tools, this episode captures some surprising conversations involving Eva Braun, Eckart, Hoffmann, Hess, and Göring.