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Season 8 • Episode 11 • Disarmament Talks, Budget Battles, and Student Duels – Rise of Hitler 09, November 1930
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World War Two Season 8, Episode 11: Disarmament Talks, Budget Battles, and Student Duels – Rise of Hitler 09, November 1930
November 1930 sees Germany caught between political instability and international disputes. Brüning fights to pass his controversial budget while Germany’s push for global disarmament meets French resistance and Nazi outrage. Meanwhile, Hitler restructures the SA and SS, student duels make headlines, and Berlin’s police chief is attacked in court. Watch World War Two Season 8, Episode 11 Disarmament Talks, Budget Battles, and Student Duels – Rise of Hitler 09, November 1930 in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of World War Two Season 8, Episode 11 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Election Fever - Rise of Hitler 08, August 1930
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