The Final Days of the Nazis
What happened as Germany's Third Reich fell and its forces issued an unconditional surrender? Learn what happened to those who were close to Hitler and how justice was sought for the horrors of the Nazi regime after their defeat. Watch insightful interviews from history and learn the detailed story behind the fall of the Führer.
What happened as Germany's Third Reich fell and its forces issued an unconditional surrender? Learn what happened to those who were close to Hitler and how justice was sought for the horrors of the Nazi regime after their defeat. Watch insightful interviews from history and learn the detailed story behind the fall of the Führer.
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