Hitler's Rise: The Colour Films

As its title implies, this two-part documentary uses historical footage to illustrate how Adolf Hitler rose to become one of the twentieth century's most infamous figures. Episode One describes Hitler's early life up to and including the time he spent in jail writing Mein Kampf. Episode Two relates Hitler's political climb to become Germany's all-powerful FĂĽhrer, his oppression and abuse of the Jewish population, and the beginnings of his war machine.