Military Machines: Nazi Germany in WWII
This is the story of the creation of the Nazi War Machine, tracing their origins from street thugs battling in the German streets after The Great War. We show the growth of the Panzer Corps, the mighty Luftwaffe and the feared SS. This is the most comprehensive look at the military force that took Europe by a storm of blood and steel.
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Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. Seeds of WarHistory's greatest war began decades before the Blitzkrieg with the rise of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party. This is a look at the complex political, historical, and industrial forces that led to a war that truly became the war to end all wars.CC41minDec 17, 2024
- 2. The AdvanceIn lightning thrusts, Hitlers Wermacht, Waffen-SS, and Luftwaffe overran enemy armies. This is a look at the weapons, tactics, and strategy of Hitler's quest for control of Europe.CC40minDec 17, 2024
- 3. German Air PowerThe Luftwaffe was the aerial warfare branch of Nazi Germany's military, the Wehrmacht, during World War II, responsible for the country's air defense, strategic bombing, and support of ground forces.CC43minDec 17, 2024
- 4. Luftwaffe Strike!The Luftwaffe suffered significant losses and decline in effectiveness as the war progressed. Factors such as the Battle of Britain, strategic mistakes, and the Allied air superiority contributed to the Luftwaffe's weakening. By the war's end in 1945, the Luftwaffe had experienced substantial attrition, reduced operational capacity, and diminishing influence on the overall military situation.CC44minDec 17, 2024
- 5. Brown Shirts & The SSThe Brownshirts, or SA (Sturmabteilung), were paramilitary units of the Nazi Party in Germany, known for their role in political violence and intimidation before World War II. The SS (Schutzstaffel), on the other hand, was originally the Nazi Party's elite paramilitary organization, evolving into a powerful force responsible for various functions, during the war.CC37minDec 17, 2024
- 6. The Fourth BranchExamine the fourth branch of the Nazi War Machine.CC39minDec 17, 2024
- 7. Hitler YouthExamine how The Hitler Youth, Hitlerjugend in German, serves as a paramilitary youth organisation in Nazi Germany; it indoctrinates young people with Nazi ideology and prepares them for future roles in the military and the Nazi Party.CC40minDec 17, 2024
- 8. Panzer DivisionPanzers refer to the German tanks used by the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS; these tanks, such as the Panzer IV and Tiger, played a crucial role in the Blitzkrieg tactics employed by the German military, contributing to their early successes in the war.CC33minDec 17, 2024
Military Machines: Nazi Germany in WWII
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This is the story of the creation of the Nazi War Machine, tracing their origins from street thugs battling in the German streets after The Great War. We show the growth of the Panzer Corps, the mighty Luftwaffe and the feared SS. This is the most comprehensive look at the military force that took Europe by a storm of blood and steel.
