Synopsis
History programme for schools looking at Germany under Adolf Hitler's rule during the period of 1933 to 1936.
- Programme: Twentieth Century History
- Episode: 4: Hitler's Germany 1933-36
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 1977
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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