Portraits of important people in Nazi-Germany.
Created by
Guido Knopp
Network
ZDF
Status
Ended
Type
Documentary
First Aired
1996-10-02
Last Aired
1998-03-18
Original Name
Hitlers Helfer
Christian Brückner
Narrator
1. Hess - The Deputy
52m
This episode, which was the first of the original six-episode first season, explores the life of Rudolf Hess as Hitler's early adherent and loyal follower, his mysterious flight to Scotland in 1941 to attempt to negotiate peace, and his subsequent imprisonment and death at Spandau Prison in 1987.
2. Dönitz - The Successor
1996-10-09
The episode covers Dönitz rise as Commander-in-Chief of the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) and his role as Hitler's successor.
3. Goebbels - The Firebrand
1996-10-16
The episode examines the life, career, and psychology of Joseph Goebbels, focusing on his role as the Nazi regime's propaganda maestro.
4. Göring - The Marshall
1996-10-30
The episode of the documentary series Hitler's Henchmen focusing on Hermann Göring, titled "The Marshal" (or "Goring: The Marshall"), examines his complex personality and career within the Nazi regime.
5. Himmler - The Executioner
1996-11-06
The episode ultimately paints a portrait of Himmler as a cold, calculating, and unassuming killer who became the cruellest of all of Hitler's helpers.
6. Speer - The Architect
1996-02-26
The episode of the documentary series Hitler's Henchmen focusing on Albert Speer is titled "Speer - The Architect" (or simply "The Architect"). The synopsis details his role in the Nazi regime and his post-war attempts to distance himself from its worst crimes.
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