The War Machines of WWII: The Nazis

Germany's defeat in WWI had a profound impact on Hitler's ambitions and fueled his dramatic rise to power after the Great Depression.

Provides an in-depth look of the Luftwaffe, the aerial branch of the German military, during WWI and WWII.

From the first bombings of the war to the advanced rocket powered plans that were introduced as the war was ending, watch the rise and fall of the Luftwaffe.

See the epic battles and dramatic pursuit of the German Kriegsmarine ship, the Bismarck, by the British Royal Navy.

The mighty Kriegsmarine encountered little resistance and enjoyed great success early in the war. Thanks to American contributions, the Allied forces began to fight back.

The harsh economic conditions from the great depression gave Hitler the opportunity to rise to power. See how the SS played a key role in his dictatorship.

See the swift rise of the SS and the important role they played in Nazi Germany from their early victories to setbacks at the hands of the Soviet offensive.