Rise of the Nazis

By early 1945, Germany is surrounded by the Western Allies and Russian forces. Despite imminent defeat, Hitler refuses to surrender. Meanwhile, senior figures in Hitler's inner circle plan for the future after the war ends.

By April 1945, Russian forces have completely encircled Berlin — Hitler issues an order to fight to the death. The majority of Hitler's inner circle grow increasingly disillusioned with the Führer's refusal to surrender.

With the Nazi regime disintegrating all around him, Hitler finally realises the war is lost and commits suicide. In Hitler's last testament, Karl Dönitz is named Reichskanzler (Chancellor), much to the chagrin of Himmler and Göring. The Allies round up Nazis and prosecute them at the Nuremberg trials.