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The Duel: The Nazi Escape Plan (Part 1)

Dec 10, 2024
In the spring of 1945, two high-ranking SS officers plot a daring escape as the Third Reich crumbles. Karl Wolff and Ernst Kaltenbrunner are not only rivals in treachery but also intricately connected through Allied spymaster Allan Dulles. Delve into the paranoia and power struggles within Nazi hierarchies, and discover the dark world of counterfeit cash and stolen art. As the war nears its end, the ambitions of these officers reveal a desperate, twisted fight for survival amidst chaos.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
The Duel: High Ranks and Intrigues of the Nazi Hierarchy
01:39 • 2min
3
Inside the SS: Rivalries and Power Dynamics
03:58 • 18min
4
Navigating Paranoia and Treachery in Nazi Hierarchies
22:12 • 3min
5
Covert Operations and Power Struggles in WWII Hungary
25:20 • 4min
6
Nazi Plots and Political Maneuvering in Italy
29:34 • 17min
7
Art and Ambition Amidst War
46:17 • 7min
8
Nazi Power Struggles and Surrender Negotiations
53:36 • 4min