Videos - Europe, Fascism & the Holocaust - HIST 337w Resource Guide

Films on Demand Streaming Videos

Fascism: The Legacy of Hate
This disturbing program, supported by footage including a skinhead hate party and anti-immigrant violence, traces the virulent resurgence of xenophobia in Europe.
A Nation Returns: Germany
This program looks at Germany reunified: while there was an East/West, communist/capitalist split, Germans could forget about nationalism, which is now back with a vengeance.
Anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany
Benito Mussolini Visits Munich ca. 1937
Benito Mussolini and Fascists Take Power in Italy ca. 1922
Eternal Beauty? Story of the Third Reich Through its Own Propaganda

C-Span Videos

Overview of World War II
History Professor Gary Ostrower of Alfred University in New York examined the origins of World War II and discussed the war’s major battles and turning points. He also detailed the tactics and weaponry used, and the resulting casualties. The class is from a course on Modern Western History. He responded to questions from students.
The Anatomy of Fascism
Mr. Paxton talked about his book, The Anatomy of Fascism, published by Knopf. In the book, the author describes the roots of fascism and the growth of its political influence. He also reviews the historical records of fascist regimes in order to illustrate the worldwide conflict caused by fascism during the twentieth century.

Triumph of the Will (German: Triumph des Willens)

Triumph of the Will (German: Triumph des Willens) is a propaganda film made by Leni Riefenstahl. It chronicles the 1934 Nazi Party Congress in Nuremberg. The film contains excerpts from speeches given by various Nazi leaders at the Congress, including portions of speeches by Adolf Hitler, interspersed with footage of massed party members. Hitler commissioned the film and served as an unofficial executive producer; his name appears in the opening titles.