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202360 minPGdocumentary

Historical Figures Historical Events Terrorism

The Dictators: Hitler

202360 minPGdocumentary

Over 20 million people died as a result of Adolf Hitler's actions during his dictatorship and the Holocaust.

Historical Figures Historical Events Terrorism

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Over 20 million people died as a result of Adolf Hitler's actions during his dictatorship and the Holocaust.

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Ben Sempeydirector

Ben Sempeywriter

Lisa Pine

Guy Walters

Guy Walterscast

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Adolf Hitler rose from a modest childhood in Austria to lead the Nazi Party. His dictatorship marked a dark period in Europe, culminating in World War Two and the Holocaust, which claimed over 20 million lives. The film details Hitler's strategies for power and control, illustrating the widespread terror he enacted. It also covers the eventual collapse of his regime, reflecting on the consequences of his actions.

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