Real Dictators
Hitler: The Bunker and the End (Part 25)
Oct 3, 2023
Explore the dramatic conclusion of Hitler's downfall as he makes his last stand in the Führerbunker. Learn about the macabre ritual of marriage, murder, and suicide that unfolds underground. Delve into Hitler's manipulation of German public opinion and the spread of rumors, as well as the occupation of Poland and the construction of Nazi camps. Gain insight into the final days of Hitler's regime, the investigation into his end, and the lasting legacy of Hitler on Germany and understanding dictators.
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- Hitler and Eva Braun declared themselves husband and wife in a solemn ceremony in the Führerbunker as Nazi Germany faced imminent defeat in 1945.
- Hans Frank, Hitler's lawyer turned governor of occupied Poland, ruled with extreme brutality and racial oppression, leading to mass expulsion and extermination of the Polish population in camps like Auschwitz.
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The Final Days in the Bunker
As Nazi Germany faced imminent defeat in 1945, Hitler and Eva Braun declared themselves husband and wife in a solemn ceremony in the Führerbunker. The Soviet and Allied forces closed in on Berlin, and Hitler's hopes of a miracle turnaround were shattered. With atrocities committed and rumors of Soviet retribution, many Germans chose suicide. Hitler's propaganda machine continued in desperation, but the Western Allies were not swayed. Hitler's last-ditch effort, the Ardennes Offensive, failed to turn the tide. As Berlin fell, Hitler and Braun committed suicide, leaving a cult of Nazism in their wake.
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