Nazi Seizure of Power, The

Synopsis

Covers: Hitler’s early career; Weimar weakness; who supported the Nazis and why; establishment intrigues; consolidation of Nazi power and the purge of the SS in summer 1934. Filmed on location in Munich and Dachau. Includes newsreel footage and other filmed materials held by the Imperial War Museum, London. Presented by Dr R J V Lenman.

Series

Warwick History Videos, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1988

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £19.99 (+VAT inc. p&p)

Notes

Reviewed in British Council FVR 193.

Documentation

Accompanying teacher’s booklet with biographical notes and details of the Weimar Electoral system, the NSDAP, the Reichstag Fire, the S A and the S S as well as a chronology of events and a bibliography.

Uses

A-level and undergraduate history.*

Subjects

History

Keywords

Germany; history of the 20th century; Nazi Germany

Credits

Director

Gordon Randall

Writer

R J V Lenman

Cast

R J V Lenman

Production Company

Name

Coventry Cable

Name

University of Warwick Audio-Visual Centre

Sponsor

Name

Lloyds Bank

Name

University of Warwick, Department of History

Distributor

Name

Any Other Business

Phone

01926 423782

Fax

01926 423782

Address

6 Regency House
Newbold Terrace
Leamington Spa CV32 4HD

Notes

See: Any Other Business