Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This documentary explores the meteoric rise and dramatic downfall of Hermann Goering, the most powerful Nazi leader to survive the war and face the Nuremberg Trials. A decorated World War 1 fighter ace turned morphine-addicted "Reichsmarschall," Goering was the architect of the Luftwaffe and a primary driver of the "Final Solution." We examine his transformation from a circus stunt flyer to Hitler's anointed successor, his tactical failures during the Allied bombing of Germany, his defiant performance in the courtroom, and the mysterious final act that allowed him to cheat the hangman’s noose.
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This documentary explores the meteoric rise and dramatic downfall of Hermann Goering, the most powerful Nazi leader to survive the war and face the Nuremberg Trials. A decorated World War 1 fighter ace turned morphine-addicted "Reichsmarschall," Goering was the architect of the Luftwaffe and a primary driver of the "Final Solution." We examine his transformation from a circus stunt flyer to Hitler's anointed successor, his tactical failures during the Allied bombing of Germany, his defiant performance in the courtroom, and the mysterious final act that allowed him to cheat the hangman’s noose.
War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: bit.ly/4pyExyn
You can find more from us on:
facebook.com/WarStoriesDocs
This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
#warstories #documentary #military
