The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler (2012)
The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler
2012Adolf Hitler is infamous today as a war criminal - arguably one of the worst war criminals in history. Yet during the 1930s he was loved by millions of Germans. How was this possible? In this fascinating series, award-winning historian and documentary maker Laurence Rees examines the background to Hitler's 'charismatic' rule.
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Laurence looks at how Adolf Hitler was loved by many. He reveals how Hitler formed a connection with lots of the German people and in the process, this seemingly unlikely figure generated a level of charismatic attraction almost without parallel.
Laurence takes a look at the peak of Adolf Hitler’s popularity in Germany throughout the 1930’s up to his decision to invade France in 1940.
Adolf Hitler is infamous today as a war criminal - arguably one of the worst war criminals in history. Yet during the 1930s he was loved by millions of Germans. How was this possible? In this fascinating series, award-winning historian and documentary maker Laurence Rees examines the background to Hitler's 'charismatic' rule.