Hitler's Henchmen

5.3
1996

Portraits of important people in Nazi-Germany.

Production

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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1996

Still image for Hitler's Henchmen season 1 episode 1: Hess - The Deputy

1. Hess - The Deputy

This episode, which was the first of the original six-episode first season, explores the life of Rudolf Hess as Hitler's early adherent and loyal follower, his mysterious flight to Scotland in 1941 to attempt to negotiate peace, and his subsequent imprisonment and death at Spandau Prison in 1987.

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2. Dönitz - The Successor

The episode covers Dönitz rise as Commander-in-Chief of the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) and his role as Hitler's successor.

Still image for Hitler's Henchmen season 1 episode 3: Goebbels - The Firebrand

3. Goebbels - The Firebrand

The episode examines the life, career, and psychology of Joseph Goebbels, focusing on his role as the Nazi regime's propaganda maestro.

Still image for Hitler's Henchmen season 1 episode 4: Göring - The Marshall

4. Göring - The Marshall

The episode of the documentary series Hitler's Henchmen focusing on Hermann Göring, titled "The Marshal" (or "Goring: The Marshall"), examines his complex personality and career within the Nazi regime.

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5. Himmler - The Executioner

The episode ultimately paints a portrait of Himmler as a cold, calculating, and unassuming killer who became the cruellest of all of Hitler's helpers.

Still image for Hitler's Henchmen season 1 episode 6: Speer - The Architect

6. Speer - The Architect

The episode of the documentary series Hitler's Henchmen focusing on Albert Speer is titled "Speer - The Architect" (or simply "The Architect"). The synopsis details his role in the Nazi regime and his post-war attempts to distance himself from its worst crimes.

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