The fanaticism and ruin of Nazi Germany’s final 100 days
In short: Experience the collapse of a murderous regime as Allied forces closed in from both sides. This documentary captures the transition from desperate resistance to total destruction, documenting the human cost of the war's final months.
Beginning on January 28, 1945, Nazi Germany faced an inevitable collapse as Soviet forces overran East Prussia and Upper Silesia while American and British troops pushed toward the Rhine. Despite knowing the war was lost, the regime demanded total resistance, leading to mass civilian flight, fanaticism, and the destruction of infrastructure via the Nero Decree.
The documentary highlights pivotal moments of tragedy and transition: the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff—which killed over 9,000 people—and the execution of opponents like Dietrich Bonhoeffer. It traces the timeline from Hitler's withdrawal into his bunker to his suicide on April 30, 1945, and Germany's unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945.
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