00:00 Hitler's Alliances

Germany had very few geopolitical allies leading into World War II. For various reasons, these alliances were doomed to fail from the outset, and Germany would ultimately pay dearly for the partnerships they forged with the other Axis Powers.

46:20 Wonder Weapons

Throughout the Second World War, Hitler was obsessed with the idea of a "Wunderwaffe", or wonder-weapon. This obsession led to Germany having some of the most advanced weaponry and vehicles on the battlefield, however, was this focus actually detrimental to their war effort?

01:31:15 Hitler's Delusions

Did Hitler's heavy narcotic use play a role in his murderous regime, as well as fuel an already delusional character? Did Hitler's appetite for mind-altering substances give the Allies crucial leverage to defeat the Nazi regime?

02:12:30 Nazi Leadership

Hitler, Goering, Goebbels, Himmler and Borrmann. These are some of the most infamous men of the Nazi Regime, yet it was their own selfishness and dysfunction that left their grand vision in ruin at the climax of the Second World War.

02:59:45 The Holocaust

In pursuit of their Aryan dream, the Nazis were encumbered by an ideological war from within that would undermine their ability to succeed in World War II, and ultimately led to the deaths of millions of the world's citizens.

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