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Rise of the Nazis

The Loyal Heinrich

Heinrich Himmler had Hitler’s approval and knew which buttons to push.

Aired 11/17/2020 | Rating TV-PG

Rise of the Nazis

The Loyal Heinrich

Clip: Season 1 Episode 2 | 2m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

Heinrich Himmler had Hitler’s approval and knew which buttons to push.

In an effort to impress Hitler, Himmler handpicked SS officers to serve as Hitler’s personal bodyguard. Showing Hitler that he could trust the SS above any organization.

Aired 11/17/2020 | Rating TV-PG

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Episode 2 Preview | The First Six Months in Power

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Discover the measures Chancellor Hitler takes to dismantle the German state. (30s)

The Fight Against Democracy

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The Storm Troopers start a large-scale operation to fight inner enemies. (2m 43s)

Heinrich Himmler and the SS

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Heinrich Himmler and the SS saw themselves as Hitler’s most loyal soldiers. (2m 5s)

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