Episode
Hitler's Circle of Evil: The Madness of Rudolf Hess
Overview
As Germany invades Poland and sparks World War II, loyal Deputy Fuhrer Rudolf Hess tries to reclaim his once lofty status among Hitler's senior staff.
Details
- Series
- Hitler's Circle of Evil
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2018-04-13
- Runtime
- 52 min
Episode context
The Madness of Rudolf Hess is Episode 6 in Season 1 of Hitler's Circle of Evil. It aired on 2018-04-13. The runtime is 52 min.
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