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Wikipedia article
'Hitler's Warriors' (German title: 'Hitlers Krieger') is a 1998 six-episode series of German historical documentaries first aired on Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen, created by Guido Knopp and co-created by Jrg Mllner and Henry Kohler.[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0783649/ "Hitler's Warriors"]. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 May 2014. The series looks at six of the most important senior military officers of Nazi Germany in World War II. Profiling these men, the series explores the questions behind "why it all happened".[http://www.hulu.com/hitlers-warriors "Hitler's Warriors"] . Hulu. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
The senior officers consist of Field Marshal Erich von Manstein, referred to as "the strategist"; Field Marshal Friedrich Paulus, referred to as "the defector"; Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, referred to as "the hero of Tobruk"; Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel, referred to as "the lackey"; Colonel General Ernst Udet, referred to as "the Devil's general"; and Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, referred to as, "the conspirator".[http://www.mrmovietimes.com/watch-now/series/hitlers-warriors%7Cthe "Hitler's Warriors"]. Movie Times. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
Overview
Each documentary lasts from 40 to 45 minutes. The series focus on each individual's involvement in the war effort and responsibility regarding crimes committed under their command.[http://cosmos-documentaries.blogspot.dk/2013/01/hitlers-warriors-manstein-strategist.html "Hitler's Warriors"] . Cosmos Documentaries. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
While profiling their military careers, the documentary features statements, comments, criticism, and opinions from their former colleagues and veterans regarding their triumphs or fatal blunders. While profiling their private life, the documentary features personal insights from wives, relatives, friends, and children such as Rdiger Manstein and Manfred Rommel.[http://www.tvschoenfilm.com/index.php?lang=eng&c=filmographie&id=13 "Hitler's Warriors"] (in German). Schoenfilm. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
The series also features private family photographs and footage never revealed to the public before, including private visits with Hitler and other top Nazi or military officials.[http://flimmeren.dk/dokumentar/hitler-s-warriors-manstein-the-strategist/hitler-s-warriors-manstein-the-strategist "Hitler's Warriors"] (in Danish). Flimmeren. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
Episodes
Companion book
* Knopp, Guido (2008). 'Hitler's Warriors'. The History Press. .[http://www.saxo.com/dk/hitlers-warriors_guido-knopp_hardback_9780750926010 "Hitler's Warriors by Guido Knopp"] (in Danish). Saxo. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
See also
* 'How Hitler Lost the War'
* 'Soviet Storm: World War II in the East'
* 'World War II In HD Colour'
References
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