Episode 3 | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

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This final episode in the series reveals how Hitler tried to retain the power of his charismatic leadership once the Germans started to lose the war.

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Attention to the mood of the population | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

Attention to the mood of the population | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

BBC Two | 2012 | 1'53''

An example of how Hitler was always sensitive to the mood of the general population.

Hitler assassination attempt | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

Hitler assassination attempt | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

BBC Two | 2012 | 4'03''

In July 1944, Claud von Stauffenberg attempted to assassinate Hitler by planting a bomb under the table at a...

Hitler's final testament | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

Hitler's final testament | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

BBC Two | 2012 | 1'26''

Hitler spent his final days in an underground bunker composing his final testament.

Invading the Soviet Union | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

Invading the Soviet Union | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

BBC Two | 2012 | 6'53''

In June 1941 Germany launched it's largest invasion into the Soviet Union.

Russian winter | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

Russian winter | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

BBC Two | 2012 | 2'14''

Hitler shows little compassion for German soldiers stuck in Russia during the winter.

Stalingrad | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

Stalingrad | The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler

BBC Two | 2012 | 4'01''

The German defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad.