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Hitler: A Life in Pictures

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Season 1 Episode 102

Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933. Once he came to power, the Nazis incorporated the latest propaganda techniques of photography, film, and radio to mold Germany to their own vision. At the heart of the new Nazi regime was a carefully crafted image of the Fuhrer as a powerful leader who was completely dedicated to protecting the nation.

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After the humiliation of the First World War, Hitler was determined to crush all dissent.
Hitler's Secret Life
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In public, Hitler presented himself as devoted only to Germany. In private, he needed companionship.
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Joining a little-known right-wing political party known as the Nazis changed Hitler's fortunes.
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