This film documents those events during World War II that gradually led to Hitler’s fall from power and eventual suicide inthe face of defeat. Shows Hitler at the apex of his power in 1940. With the defeat of France, Hitler was not content to stop his drive for control of Europe. Narrated by Henry Fonda. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507806
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War - Historical perspectives
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Biography
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Europe
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Germany
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - History
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Dictators
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → National socialism
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Europe - History - 20th century
History → Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945
History → War - Historical perspectives
History → World War, 1939-1945 - History
People → Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)