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Adolf Galland, a German fighter ace, critiques Hitler's strategic errors in World War II, supported by insights from historians and veterans like Hans Adolf Jakobson.

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Why Watch

  • Meet historians like Jeffrey Page and Trevor Dupree.
  • Find out about Hitler's critical military mistakes.
  • See rare footage from World War II.

Did You Know

  • The documentary was produced in 1989 by David Hoffman and Robert Denny.
  • Norman Rose served as the narrator for the film.
  • It has a runtime of 67 minutes.
  • The film was re-released on DVD in 2012 by Varied Directions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who produced the documentary How Hitler Lost the War?

David Hoffman and Robert Denny produced the documentary.

What year was How Hitler Lost the War released?

How Hitler Lost the War was released in 1989.

What was the critical reception of How Hitler Lost the War?

Critical reception was mostly positive, with Entertainment Weekly giving it a B− and the Chicago Sun-Times praising it, while the New York Times found it sporadically interesting but not persuasive.

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