Real Dictators

Hitler: Mussolini’s Prison Break (Part 23)

Sep 19, 2023
Hitler stages a daring mission to rescue Mussolini after he is overthrown. The chapter explores Hitler's downfall after defeat at Stalingrad. The impact of the turning point at Stalingrad and the resistance against the regime are discussed. Settlement talks, Hitler's opposition to Russia, and the fall of Mussolini are explored. The endurance and sacrifice of the Soviet Union and the struggles in Italy post-war are also covered.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Heroes and Sacrifice
03:20 • 7min
3
Settlement Talks and Hitler's Opposition to Russia
10:25 • 2min
4
The Fall of Mussolini
12:14 • 5min
5
The Endurance and Sacrifice of the Soviet Union
16:58 • 25min
6
Post-War Settlement and Struggles in Italy
41:44 • 6min