Hitler and the Reichstag Fire
In February 1933, the German Parliament building burned down, and democracy went along with it. But who set fire to the Reichstag - and why?
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Episode Title:Hitler and the Reichstag Fire
Episode 1. Duration 51 minutes
With the burning of the German Parliament building in 1933, the fate of all of Europe was upended. Did Marinus Van der Lubbe act alone? Or were the Communists or Nazis with him?
Episode Title:Hitler and the Reichstag Fire
Episode 2. Duration 50 minutes
At a trial for the five accused men, the main defendant seems incapable of having been the mastermind behind the fire. Then who really did orchestrate it?