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The Nazis: A Warning from History

8.519971 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Documentary film series that examines Adolf Hitler and the Nazis' rise to power, their zenith, their decline and fall, and the consequences of their reign featuring archive footage and interviews with eyewitnesses.

DirectorLaurence Rees
WriterLaurence Rees

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Helped into Power
Sep 10, 1997 9.0
E2
Chaos and Consent
Sep 17, 1997
E3
The Wrong War
Sep 24, 1997
E4
The Wild East
Oct 1, 1997
E5
The Road to Treblinka
Oct 8, 1997
E6
Fighting to the End
Oct 15, 1997

Cast · Directed by Laurence Rees

SWSamuel West
Samuel West
Self - Narrator

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The Nazis: A Warning from History — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Nazis: A Warning from History?

The Nazis: A Warning from History is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Nazis: A Warning from History on Netflix?

No, The Nazis: A Warning from History is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is The Nazis: A Warning from History on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Nazis: A Warning from History isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch The Nazis: A Warning from History for free?

The Nazis: A Warning from History is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Nazis: A Warning from History?

The Nazis: A Warning from History has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1997.

Are all episodes of The Nazis: A Warning from History out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Nazis: A Warning from History are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Nazis: A Warning from History?

No — The Nazis: A Warning from History ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.